Video available on INTAQT’s YouTube Channel.

From May 14th to 16th, INTAQT partners gathered in Reggio Emilia for their third general meeting, hosted at the prestigious Parmigiano Reggiano facilities. This three-day meetig was marked by insightful presentations, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities, fostering collaboration and driving the project forward.

Day 1: Insightful Presentations and Dynamic Workshops

The meeting begun with a series of presentations by WP Leaders, who provided an overview of the project’s progress, upcoming steps, and the challenges faced so far. This was followed by a series of engaging workshops:

• Farming System Description and Typologies: This workshop focused on proposing a unified typology based on intensification to delineate the production systems under study in INTAQT.
• Results Session: Attendees were treated to a comprehensive showcase of initial findings from the INTAQT project. Topics covered included farm and product characteristics, impact modeling of practices, authentication procedures, and prediction tools, highlighted by a demonstration of SCiO (WP4).

The day concluded with a networking session, allowing participants to collaborate and exchange ideas in a more informal setting.

Day 2: Workshops

The second day was both productive and engaging, starting with key workshops:

• Living Labs Presentation: This session showcased the seven living-lab practices across three key product categories: beef, chicken, and milk.
• Project Results Exploitation Strategy: Partners focused on devising strategies to valorize and exploit the various results obtained through the INTAQT project.

After lunch, participants had the opportunity to engage in informal discussions and networking sessions, fostering collaboration on defining the next steps and consolidating their plans. The day ended with each WP Leader presenting their proposed next steps and an insightful video from the Parmigiano Reggiano consortium, offering a deeper understanding of its rich history.

Day 3: Visit to Castagnetti Farm and Caseificio Castellazzo

The final day provided INTAQT partners with the incredible opportunity to visit Castagnetti farm and Caseificio Castellazzo.

This three-day event not only strengthened the bonds between partners but also paved the way for future innovations and successful exploitation of project results