ODEON Project: Advancing Sustainable and Digital Livestock Farming
We are pleased to announce our participation in the ODEON – Environmentally, Economically and Socially Responsible Livestock Farming project, a four-year initiative aimed at supporting the transition towards more sustainable, climate-neutral, and digitally advanced livestock production systems in Slovenia.
About the Project
ODEON brings together research institutions, educational organisations, advisory services, technology providers, and innovative farms to develop, test, and transfer practical solutions for sustainable livestock farming.
The project addresses key challenges facing the livestock sector, including:
- Improving animal health and welfare;
- Reducing environmental impacts and greenhouse gas emissions;
- Enhancing the economic performance of farms;
- Supporting adaptation to climate change;
- Accelerating the digital transformation of livestock production.
Particular emphasis will be placed on the use of sensors, smart technologies, automated monitoring systems, and data-driven decision-making tools. The project will also focus on improving barn microclimates, monitoring environmental indicators, and developing innovative breeding and management approaches.
Key Activities
Throughout the project, partners will carry out:
- Research and applied trials under real farming conditions;
- Development and testing of digital and smart-farming solutions;
- Establishment of databases for monitoring animal health, welfare, productivity, and environmental performance;
- Demonstration activities on participating farms;
- Workshops, seminars, and training programmes for farmers, advisors, students, and other stakeholders.
Project results will be published as they become available during the implementation period.
Building the Future of Livestock Farming
ODEON contributes directly to national and European objectives related to climate neutrality, animal welfare, biodiversity conservation, food security, and agricultural competitiveness. By strengthening collaboration between research, education, advisory services, technology providers, and farmers, the project will support the development of innovative and practical solutions for the future of Slovenian livestock farming.
Project Information
Project title: ODEON – Environmentally, Economically and Socially Responsible Livestock Farming
Programme: CAP Strategic Plan 2023–2027
Intervention: IRP38 – Consortia of Knowledge Institutions in Support of the Transition of Agriculture to Green, Digital and Climate-Neutral Practices
Project duration: 20 June 2025 – 19 June 2029
Project status: Ongoing
Total project value: €1,994,799.74
Project Consortium
The project is coordinated by the University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty and involves a broad consortium of universities, research institutes, advisory organisations, technology companies, vocational education providers, livestock associations, and 24 pilot farms across Slovenia.
Funding
The ODEON project is funded under the intervention IRP38 – Consortia of Knowledge Institutions in Support of the Transition of Agriculture to Green, Digital and Climate-Neutral Practices, within the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan 2023–2027.
