Upscaling efficient alternatives for contentious inputs in organic farming

SCALE-it project partners at the first Annual General Meeting in Granada, 4-6 November 2025.

SCALE-it project partners gathered
in Frick, Switzerland,

In mid-June, the project consortium gathered at FiBL

Project scope and impact

By integrating non-contentious natural products, decision support systems, and technical solutions with preventive management practices, SCALE-it aims to reduce dependency on contentious inputs, contributing to a fair, healthy, and climate-smart food system.

Through Living Labs and participatory methods, the project will:

Demonstrate and validate application and efficacy of non-contentious alternatives in real organic farm environments
Provide data for environmental, economic, and social impact assessments
Explore market acceptance and user behaviour of farmers and consumers
Support companies with roadmaps for upscaling, registration, and protection of intellectual property
Facilitate policy co-creation and regulatory dialogue