Agriculture faces major challenges related to rising food demand, the need to ensure the economic sustainability of farms, and the obligation to reduce its environmental impact. At LIST, we are developing innovative approaches to climate-smart agriculture and climate-adapted precision agriculture, as well as sustainable solutions for nutrition and crop protection. Our work also generates new scientific insights into the effects of climate change on agricultural systems, including crops, soils, and biodiversity within cultivated landscapes.

In 2025, LIST and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Viticulture signed a five-year agreement (2025–2029) in the presence of Ministers Martine Hansen and Stéphanie Obertin. This agreement formalizes the joint research framework and provides for an annual contribution of over 250,000 euros to support the agricultural, horticultural, and viticultural sectors. The agreement covers not only LIST’s ongoing activities but also a range of projects dedicated to agriculture, plant health, animal welfare, the “One Health” approach, food safety, and viticulture. Through this work, LIST provides expertise, technical assistance, and analyses to farms, government agencies, and decision-makers, directly contributing to the development and evaluation of the country’s agricultural and environmental policies.

This drive for innovation continues at the European level through LIST’s active participation in the Horizon Europe COMMECT project, dedicated to improving connectivity in rural regions.

In 2025, LIST’s contributions focused on developing technical solutions to facilitate access to networks and the deployment of advanced digital tools on farms. By supporting the emergence of suitable communication infrastructure, COMMECT paves the way for wider adoption of real-time monitoring technologies, smart crop management, and data sharing across the continent.

Finally, LIST has strengthened its role in the digital transformation of the European agricultural sector by piloting, in Luxembourg, one of the use cases of the Common European Agricultural Data Space (CEADS) dedicated to the wine sector. This choice reflects the importance of viticulture in the country and addresses the challenges facing winegrowers: unstable climate, new diseases, and growing sustainability requirements. The project demonstrates how a connected data ecosystem can support the sector’s adaptation and resilience. This initiative is being carried out in collaboration with several regional and international partners, including Netcompany Luxembourg.