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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · 11d

In conversation with Andreas Gravholt from SEGES Innovation | Leader of Work Package 7: Business models, Ecosystem building, Training and Outreach.

Read the interview: ruralbiorefarmeries.eu/in-conversat...

#HorizonEurope #EUfunded #Biorefinery #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy #FarmingInnovation

Andreas Gravholt, SEGES Innovation. Leader of Rural BioReFarmeries Work Package 7: Business models, ecosystem building, training and outreach.

Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · 11d

In conversations with Piergiuseppe Morone from Unitelma Sapienza | Leader of Work Package 6: Analysis of Environmental and Socio-Economic Performance.

Read the full interview: ruralbiorefarmeries.eu/in-conversat...

#HorizonEurope #EUfunded #Biorefinery #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy #Biobased

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · 11d

In conversation with Aliabbas Saleh from Carbery Group | Leader of Work Package 5: High Value Food, Flavours & Antimicrobials Development and Validation.

Read the interview: ruralbiorefarmeries.eu/in-conversat...

#HorizonEurope #EUfunded #Biorefinery #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy #Biobased #Biomass

Aliabbas Saleh, Carbery Group. Leader of Rural BioReFarmeries Work Package 5: High Value Food, Flavours and Antimicrobials Development and Validation.

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · 11d

In conversation with Vincent O'Flaherty from
@uniofgalway.bsky.social | Leader of Work Package 4: Production of Fatty Acids, Biogas & Nutrients from Brown Juice.

Read the interview: ruralbiorefarmeries.eu/in-conversat...

#HorizonEurope #EUfunded #Biorefinery #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy #Biomass

Vincent O'Flaherty, University of Galway. Leader of Rural BioReFarmeries Work Package 4: Production of Fatty acids, biogas and nutrients from brown juice.

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · 11d

In conversation with Rommie van der Weide from
@w-u-r.bsky.social | Leader of Work Package 3: Bio-based Fibre and Packaging Development and Validation.

Read the interview: ruralbiorefarmeries.eu/in-conversat...

#HorizonEurope #EUfunded #Biorefinery #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy #FarmingInnovation

Rommie van der Weide, Wageningen University & Research. Leader of Rural BioReFarmeries Work Package 3: Bio-based Fibre and Packaging Development and Validation.

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · 11d

In conversation with James Gaffey (@biorefineryie.bsky.social) from @mtu.ie | Leader of Work Package 2: Rural Green Biorefineries.

Read the interview: ruralbiorefarmeries.eu/in-conversat...

#HorizonEurope #EUfunded #Biorefinery #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy #Biobased #Biomass #FarmingInnovation

James Gaffey, Munster Technological University. Rural BioReFarmeries Work Package 2: Rural Green Biorefineries.

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · 11d

In conversation with Claus Grøn Sørensen from @au.dk | Leader of Work Package 1: Sustainable Local Supply Chain Optimisation.

Read the interview: ruralbiorefarmeries.eu/in-conversat...

#HorizonEurope #EUfunded #Biorefinery #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy #Biobased #Biomass #FarmingInnovation

Claus Gron Sorensen, Aarhus University. WP1 of Rural BioReFarmeries: Sustainable Local Supply Chain Optimisation.

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · 11d

If you're interested in learning more about the #bioeconomy from different perspectives, we recommend our 'In conversations with' series featuring expert insights from our Work Package leaders.

Follow this thread to find the link to each interview! 👇

Meet the Rural BioReFarmeries Work Package Leaders.

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BIO2REG: Enabling regional bioeconomy transition @bio2reg.bsky.social · 14d

Regions are at the heart of the #CircularBioeconomy transformation. 🌱

The #BIO2REGNetwork is a vibrant hub for regions to share best practices and co-create innovative, region-focused solutions.

Learn more: bio2reg.eu/2025/09/23/b...
Join the network: bio2reg.eu/network

#BioPills #SLRT

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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · 21d

Green grass to gold: @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social is a
#CBEJU Demo project working to scale production of grass-based #bioeconomy value chains in Europe's rural regions. We will show how grass can deliver socio-economic and environmental opportunities for farmers.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm5h...

Building a circular bioeconomy powered by green biorefineries | Rural BioReFarmeries

YouTube video by Rural BioReFarmeries

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · 27d

We're honoured to join the #BioPills2 Campaign led by @bbionets-eu.bsky.social! As part of our involvement in their #SLRT community, Rural BioReFarmeries will be featured alongside 12 other #EUfunded projects shaping the future of Europe's #bioeconomy 🇪🇺 🌱

Find out more 👇

BBioNets @bbionets-eu.bsky.social · 28d

🌟 The wait is over — #BioPills2 is here! 🚀
What to expect?
✨ 13 #SLRT projects joining forces (11 returning + 2 new)
✨ #BioPills with fresh #Bioeconomy insights every 2 Mondays. 🌱
Catch up on Round 1 👉 bbionets.eu/wp-content/u...

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · Sep 19

Congratulations to our friends from @bbionets-eu.bsky.social for all the amazing milestones they've achieved during the first half of the project! 🌱

Check out their new video to learn more about their results so far ⤵️
youtu.be/WRluGwjHBPM?...

#Bioeconomy #Biobased #GreenInnovation #Sustainability

BBioNets: Cultivating a Sustainable Future (English subtitles)

YouTube video by BBioNets EU

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our friends from @earthone-eu.bsky.social are hosting an online workshop focused on co-developing solutions for climate adaptation, greenhouse gas mitigation and inclusive land management.

📍 Online (free!)
🗓️ Friday 5th September
⏰ 09:00 -12:45 CET

Register here: earthone-project.eu/earthone-to-...

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · Aug 29

Transforming grass into bio-based solutions ☘️

Did you know green biorefineries have a huge potential to support the transition towards a circular #bioeconomy? Find out how: ruralbiorefarmeries.eu/the-project/

🎬 Green biorefinery demo site @au.dk

🇪🇺 #EUfunded #CBE_JU

@biorefineryie.bsky.social

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · Jul 17

Can we really produce tasty, high-protein and commercially viable foods out of biorefined grass? 🧃🌱

Find out in this interview with Aliabbas Saleh, Innovation Manager at Carbery and Work Package Leader in the Rural BioReFarmeries project 👇
ruralbiorefarmeries.eu/in-conversat...

Aliabbas Saleh, Carbery Group. Full quote reads: "This project fits perfectly with Carbery's sustainability vision. It's about showing the world that even something as simple as grass can be part of a smart, circular economy that reduces emissions and creates value."

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · Jul 14

#BiobasedMondays | Research & innovation advancing the bioeconomy🌱

'A life cycle thinking-based environmental risk framework for screening sustainable feedstocks in early-stage bioeconomy projects' 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

@ryaninstitute.bsky.social @mtu.ie @biorbic.bsky.social

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · Jul 11

It sounds really exciting! We look forward to following your journey and potentially exploring synergies across our initiatives 🌱

Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · Jul 3

The #BioPills campaign will feature #EUfunded projects driving innovation & sustainable resource management across the #bioeconomy, in particular those that have joined the Standing Liaison Round Table created by
@bbionets-eu.bsky.social

Find out about more the #SLRT 👉 bbionets.eu/about-synerg...

SLRT - BBioNets

BBioNets proposed & established the Standing Liaison Round Table (SLRT) - a platform designed to bring together multiple EU-funded projects.

bbionets.eu

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · Jul 3

We're getting ready for the 2nd edition of #BioPills, the social media campaign led by @bbionets-eu.bsky.social to celebrate #EUfunded initiatives shaping the future of the #bioeconomy in Europe.

We're very excited to participate alongside @bio2reg.bsky.social and many other projects! 🇪🇺 🤝 🌱

Communication managers from different EU-funded projects met online to discuss the details of BioPills 2, a social media campaign led by BBioNets.

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BBioNets @bbionets-eu.bsky.social · Jun 20

Have You Subscribed Yet? 🫵
📩 Our #SLRT partner project, @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social, is about to release its very first #Newsletter! We encourage you to subscribe via their dedicated form to be among the first to receive their latest insights.
👉 Subscribe now: shorturl.at/Vn9zi

Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · Jun 9

Keen to know how we’re building a small-scale green biorefinery model that places farmers’ needs at its core? 👩‍🌾

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date with our latest news, our progress and upcoming opportunities 👉 rebrand.ly/RBRF-Newslet...

🇪🇺 #EUfunded #CBE_JU @biorefineryie.bsky.social

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · Jun 16

#Biobased Mondays - your weekly dose of bio knowledge ☘️📝

This week's recommended read: 'Circular Bioeconomy: what it means and how to get there?' by @unctad.bsky.social ➡️ unctad.org/news/circula...

Featuring insights from a report on #circular #bioeconomy published by UNCTAD & @chathamhouse.org

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · Jun 9

Keen to know how we’re building a small-scale green biorefinery model that places farmers’ needs at its core? 👩‍🌾

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date with our latest news, our progress and upcoming opportunities 👉 rebrand.ly/RBRF-Newslet...

🇪🇺 #EUfunded #CBE_JU @biorefineryie.bsky.social

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AUSTRALO @australo.bsky.social · May 23

🌱✈️ Giulia and Alex travelled to Aarhus, Denmark, to take part in the @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social Consortium meeting!
Beyond the valuable discussions and progress made during the meeting, these kinds of trips are a great opportunity for team building.
#AUSTRALOteam

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · May 14

Ahead of our next in-person General Assembly, here's a throwback to when the RBRF consortium met for the first time in Cork for the project's kick-off meeting!

We look forward to gathering in Aarhus next week to share what we've been up to in the last 6 months 🇩🇰 🐮 🌱

youtu.be/m3Tgj_gP4As?...

Rural BioReFarmeries: Kick-Off Meeting at Munster Technological University in Cork

YouTube video by Rural BioReFarmeries

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · May 7

19 partners from 8 EU countries working together towards one common goal 👉 to demonstrate an improved small-scale, farm-centred green biorefinery model in Europe 🌿👩‍🌾🔬

Meet the Rural BioReFarmeries Consortium, led by
@biorefineryie.bsky.social from @mtu.ie ⤵️
ruralbiorefarmeries.eu/team/

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