Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra (SUA) offers to join an AgData Call 1 consortium as a research and demonstration partner providing domain expertise, datasets and real-world validation capacity for data-driven solutions in agriculture. We are interested in collaborations under Topic 2 (and, where relevant, Topic 1/3) addressing EU-wide challenges through integration of agricultural, environmental and Earth Observation data, advanced analytics/AI, and practical deployment in farming systems. SUA can contribute with:
Agronomic & agroecological expertise: sustainable crop production, soil–plant interactions, nutrient and water management, climate adaptation measures, regenerative/climate-smart practices.
Digital agriculture & decision support: precision farming workflows, DSS development/validation, farm performance assessment, sustainability indicators and reporting.
Data sources & integration: heterogeneous datasets (field experiments, farm management records, sensor/IoT measurements, machinery operations data where available, weather and environmental monitoring, EO-derived layers), quality control and harmonisation.
Use cases & validation sites: access to experimental facilities and networks with farms, advisors and sector stakeholders in Slovakia/Central Europe for pilots, demonstrations and multi-actor engagement.
Impact & uptake: translation of scientific outputs into practitioner-oriented recommendations, training, dissemination to farmers/advisors, and feedback loops for tool refinement.

We are open to different roles (partner / WP contributor) and can support:
definition and implementation of Use Cases,
testing and benchmarking of models/tools under Central European conditions,
evaluation of environmental and socio-economic impacts,
stakeholder engagement (farmers, advisors, public bodies, sector organisations).

We welcome contact from coordinators/consortia looking for a Central European university partner with applied agricultural research capacity and strong links to practice.

The Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra (SUA) is Slovakia’s leading public university specialised in agriculture, agri-environmental sciences, food systems and rural development. SUA combines research excellence with strong applied orientation and long-standing cooperation with farmers, advisory organisations, public authorities and agri-food stakeholders. SUA conducts research and innovation in sustainable and climate-resilient cropping systems, soil and water protection, agroecology, biodiversity and ecosystem services, precision agriculture, digital farming and decision support. The university has experience with multidisciplinary and multi-actor projects, experimental and field-based research, and transferring results into practice through education, training and stakeholder networks.
SUA offers consortium partners: reliable scientific capacity, access to real-world agricultural environments and datasets, and strong motivation to contribute to AgData’s objectives in supporting the digital and green transition of European agriculture.
More info: https://www.uniag.sk/