DEEPDEMO
Organic Crop
Production
Location: Rimski Šančevi (Novi Sad), Serbia
Leader: University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Agriculture
This demonstration site focuses on improving soil health by implementing modern agricultural systems under real-farm conditions. This site showcases how sustainable farming practices can empower farmers and the wider community to actively engage in environmental stewardship, supporting the region’s long-term ecological and economic well-being.
Key Objectives:
Improve crop
rotation
Control of pests
and diseases
Implement strip
cropping
Optimize vegetable
production
Strengthen knowledge
sharing
What is being tested on-site?
Practical and innovative strategies to adapt crop production, primarily organic, to climate change will be tested by:
- increasing crop diversity and enhancing soil coverage with cover crops
- intercropping of annual and perennial legumes with staple crops
- growing crops in strips
- utilizing green biomass and various types of biowaste in vegetable production
Timeframe: Throughout the duration of the project (from 2025 to 2028)
Project partner that will support:
• Vojvodina Organic Cluster
Non-project partners that will support:
- PIS Vojvodina
- Agricultural extension and advisory services
Stakeholders involved:
- Local crop producers and family farms
- Agricultural technology providers
- National research and policy institutions within the ClimaPannonia consortium
Contact
Svetlana Vujić
svetlana.vujic@polj.uns.ac.rs
Ranko Čabilovski
ranko.cabilovski@polj.uns.ac.rs