Root2Fork launch

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Root2Fork consortium is proud to announce the official launch of its three-year project on 1 April 2026. Funded by the Agroecology Partnership, our project “Accelerating the agroecological transition with multi-strata agroforestry systems, from root to fork” brings together partners across Europe to demonstrate how integrating woody and herbaceous perennials into orchard systems can regenerate soil, secure farmer livelihoods, and build more resilient food supply chains.

The project operates through four Living Labs in Portugal, Germany, Finland, and Norway, where msAFS systems are being developed and tested in close collaboration with farmers, retailers, chefs, and local communities. From planting kale and rocket beneath apple and quince orchards to applying perennial seaweed as land-based fertiliser, Root2Fork connects innovation across ecosystems, from the deepest roots to the fork on the table.

Over the next three years, Root2Fork will focus on consolidating agroforestry designs, assessing ecosystem services and economic performance, and bridging the gap between science and practice, policy, and society.

We look forward to sharing progress as the work unfolds. Follow along for updates from the field.

food systems on Root2Fork

Root2Fork launch