A5. Enabling Carbon Farming at Farm Level | ECFS26

This session from the 3rd European Carbon Farming Summit (ECFS26), held in Padova, Italy from 17–19 March 2026, explores the key drivers and barriers influencing the adoption of carbon farming practices (CFPs) from the perspective of farmers and the wider agri-food ecosystem. Bringing together farmers, researchers and industry actors, the session places practical experience at the centre of the discussion, highlighting both opportunities and real-world challenges. 🔹 Session focus The discussion examines what motivates farmers to adopt carbon farming practices, what structural barriers remain, and how innovation, policy and value chain collaboration can support the transition. 🔹 Key themes Drivers and incentives for adopting carbon farming practices Structural and operational barriers faced by farmers Lessons learned from on-the-ground implementation The role of technology and digital innovation in supporting adoption Collaboration across the agri-food value chain Integrating farmer perspectives into European frameworks and policy Moderator: Andrea Fiorini (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore / SHARE Living Lab, LILAS4SOILS) Presenter: Sonia Pietosi (EIT Food / LILAS4SOILS Coordinator) Panelists: Pietro Baldighi (ANGA-Confagricoltura) Maura Avallone (xFarm Technologies) Elena Ortolazzo (Climate Farm Demo) Michele Conte (Azienda Agricola La Fagiana, LILAS4SOILS) Mauro Grandi (Azienda Agricola Asterias, LILAS4SOILS) The session combines first-hand farmer experiences with technological and value chain perspectives, offering a comprehensive view of how carbon farming can be scaled in practice while ensuring that farmers remain at the centre of Europe’s agricultural transition. The 3rd European Carbon Farming Summit brought together farmers, policymakers, researchers and businesses to advance credible, scalable and impactful carbon farming across Europe. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.carbonfarmingsummit.eu