2024: Germany’s NIP Group, A Diverse Community
Germany’s National Innovation Practice (NIP) group has started strong, with a pre-meeting held online on 6 November and the first in-person meeting scheduled for 11 December.
Participants:
The pre-meeting brought together 16 participants, with 13 registered for the upcoming in-person session.
What makes this group unique?
The group showcases remarkable diversity, ranging from farmers with extensive CCC experience to newcomers eager to learn and adopt sustainable practices.
Challenges:
A key hurdle is accommodating the schedules of highly interested participants who are unable to attend the in-person meeting on 11 December.
Germany’s NIP group demonstrates both enthusiasm and potential, setting the stage for dynamic discussions and knowledge sharing in the TransformDairyNet project.
2025: EKIN Update
- Mobilised a network of 20 dairy farms
- Used online tools to select Living Lab topics collaboratively
Achievements:
- Online tool used for transparent project selection
- Vocational school testing foster systems
Concerns:
- Tight schedule
- Engagement still difficult
- FMD risks for visits