EcoReadyMasuria Living Lab

EcoReadyMasuria Living Lab is a space for collaboration,
where farmers, scientists, and local communities join forces to co-create adaptive solutions for Mazurian agriculture in the face of climate change.

Our goal is:

- To build resilient food systems that will meet the challenges of the future.

- To implement sustainable practices that protect soil, water

and biodiversity.

- To adapt Mazurian agriculture to new climatic realities through co-creation, modelling and testing of adaptive solutions.

We want the solutions developed in EcoReadyMasuria to serve as an example and inspiration for other regions in Central and Eastern Europe, due to their simplicity, effectiveness,
and the possibility of easy adaptation to local conditions.

Thanks to EcoReadyMasuria, the Mazury region is becoming one of the 10 European centres of innovation in agriculture, being established as part of the pan-European Eco-Ready project.

Our mission and vision

Agricultural products
at the center of our attention

EcoReadyMasuria focuses on 5 key categories of agricultural products that are fundamental to the food system of Masuria, Poland, and Central-Eastern Europe:

Barley

Europe produces over 60% of the world's barley, which is used in brewing, animal feed, and food products such as groats and flakes. In Poland, in 2023, barley covered 0.6 million hectares, yielding more than rye and oats. Due to its resistance to drought and climate change, barley is becoming a key grain for future food security.

Corn

Corn is a key crop in Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland, where its cultivation increased from 0.2 million hectares in 2000 to 1.7 million hectares in 2021. In Masuria, it plays an important role as feed for dairy cows, supporting milk production. However, vulnerability to droughts necessitates urgent adaptive actions to meet climate challenges.

Red clover

Red clover is the most commonly cultivated perennial plant from the legume family in Poland and a leader among forage plants in Central and Eastern Europe. It fixes 150–200 kg of nitrogen per hectare, enriching the soil, reducing the need for artificial fertilizers, and preventing erosion. Rich in protein
and minerals, it improves the quality and yield of milk in dairy cows. Its significance is increasing in the context of reducing nitrogen fertilizer use in the EU by 20% by 2030.

Sunflower

Milk

Milk plays a crucial role in the food system of Central and Eastern Europe due to its nutritional values and versatility. Milk production in Poland is closely linked to the quality of feed, such as corn and red clover, which affect the yield and quality of milk. To enhance food security and reduce water usage and greenhouse gas emissions, innovative solutions in nutrition and dairy cattle management are essential.

Agriculture Partner

Mirosław Gontar

Farm

Social partner

Local Action Group

Leader in EGO

Scientific partner

University of Warsaw

Leader, Scientific Partner

RIC Pro-Akademia

Our team

Our motivation

Discover the challenges we face

Agriculture in Masuria is facing many challenges related to climate change, biodiversity conservation, sustainable livestock management, and water security. At the EcoReadyMasuria Living Lab, we are working together with farmers and experts to find solutions that will meet these challenges. Learn more about the areas we are working on!