DiP launches into the future of the bioeconomy with up to 105 million euros – geoecology included with 3 projects

The south of Saxony-Anhalt is developing into a model region for a sustainable bioeconomy. At our official kick-off event for the “Digitalization of Plant Value Chains” (DiP) on 4 March 2025, all 19 DiP joint projects were able to present themselves and engage in dialogue with stakeholders from the region. Together with around 50 partners […]
Project DiP SMART-Agroforst at Thomas Müntzer secondary school in Allstedt

On 5 February 2025, Prof. Dr Christopher Conrad and Jan Lukas Wenzel, two representatives of the project DiP SMART-Agroforst, visited the ‘Thomas Müntzer’ secondary school in Allstedt to present the project. Prof Dr Bernd Reuter also spoke about his previous work in Allstedt and the importance of intact landscape with well managed woody plants for […]
DIP: SMART Agroforst
Project description Global climate change the associated increase in extreme weather events, as well as a structural transformation in the former Central German mining region, pose severe challenges for regional economy and society. In the light of these challenges, the project “DiP SMART-Agroforst” aims to realize the ecological and economic value of woody structures in […]
1. SMART Agroforst-Tag in Allstedt

Our first SMART Agroforst-Tag took place in Allstedt yesterday! The model community of Allstedt plays a central role in the current first phase of the SMART Agroforst joint project. Together with scientists, practitioners and visionaries, the potential of the valorization and restoration of agroforestry systems was discussed – from the sustainable use of groves to […]