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PROF. FRANK EWERT talks about ZALF in the desert, LAND-INNOVATION-LAUSITZ, and Lusatia as a model region. A scientist and a farmer join forces to sing the praises of the queen of forage crops. Selected plants are intended to provide food for humans and animals as well as enable efficient use of energy and fiber. Using algorithms, drones, satellites, and other technology, researchers want to put together the Lusatia landscape puzzle. If the researchers at ZALF have their way, truffles will soon be known and loved as the black gold of Lusatia.

Other LIL Projects As

Other LIL Projects As part of InnoWild, the common carrot (Daucus carota) was studied in detail. This plant, which is actually known as a food source, is particularly interesting as a cover crop due to its potential ability to suppress unwanted weeds. PROMOTING STRENGTHS Particularly promising WIR! alliances received additional funding to strengthen strategically relevant capabilities. With LIL-Invest, state-of-the-art analytical equipment was purchased for BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, which, among other things, enabled the rapid and precise identification of bioactive substances as part of the LIL wild plant projects. STEERING AND MANAGING INNOVATION Like every WIR! alliance, LIL is permanently supported by strategy and management projects. These are responsible for strategy development, project initiation and support, network organization, and public relations. The overarching goal is to establish a permanent partner network that will continue to work on the alliance’s overall goals in the future. 38

XXVI. International Grassland Congress 100 years of grassland research - ways to the future Leipzig | Germany | June 13-18, 2027 LEIPZIG 2027 Thematic outline • Efficient grassland based livestock production systems • Grassland policies, initiatives and social issues • Grassland production and utilization • Grassland ecosystem services Networking • Market place • Cultural night • Congress banquet Excursions • Pre-congress tours into regions in Germany, Switzerland and Austria • Mid-congress tours to grassland sites and ruminant husbandry in central Germany www.internationalgrasslands.org/2027-igc Register for email distribution list: igc2027@zalf.de