The AgriDataValue project was presented at the 13th International Exhibition for Livestock and Poultry, Zootechnia 2025, which was held from January 30 to February 2 at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre (HELEXPO). Dr. Theodore Zahariadis, the project’s coordinator, presented AgriDataValue’s innovative contributions to smart farming and agri-environmental monitoring, along with utilization of AI/ML in livestock production.

Established in 1999 and held biennially, Zootechnia (zootechnia-expo.gr) stands as Greece’s premier specialized exhibition dedicated to the livestock and poultry sectors. The event serves as a central platform for showcasing advancements in productive animal species, state-of-the-art machinery, innovative supplies, and sector-specific services. Its primary objective is to foster a dynamic marketplace that encourages collaboration among specialized enterprises, public and private sector stakeholders, professionals, and the general public.

During the exhibition, Dr. Zahariadis engaged in comprehensive discussions with representatives from the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food, as well as livestock and poultry producers from Greece and the broader Balkan region. He presented key findings from the AgriDataValue project, emphasizing the development of an innovative, intelligent, and multi-technology platform designed to enhance smart farming capabilities and agri-environmental monitoring. This platform aims to address challenges such as over-irrigation, excessive use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and suboptimal livestock production, thereby promoting sustainable farming practices and environmental protection (agridatavalue.eu). Funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe research and innovation program, the AgriDataValue project, seeks to establish itself as a game-changer in the agricultural sector. By leveraging advanced big data and data-space technologies, combined with agricultural knowledge and new business models, the project aims to strengthen smart farming capacities, enhance competitiveness, and ensure fair income for farmers.

In parallel to the Zootechnia 2025 Exhibition, Dr. Theodore Zahariadis, Coordinator of the AgriDataValue project participated in a strategic meeting organized by the National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Greece (ETHEAS). The focus of the meeting was the advancement of training and certification programs for agricultural cooperatives, aiming to enhance their capacity to provide advisory services to their members and associated agricultural organizations within their regions.
The assembly was organized over by Mr. Moschos Korasidis, General Director of ETHEAS. The meeting was attended by the President of ETHEAS, Mr. Pavlos Satolias, members of the ETHEAS Board of Directors, the Head of the Special Management Service of the Rural Development Program of Greece, Mr. Nikolaos Manetas and representatives of livestock cooperatives. During the discussions, Dr. Zahariadis emphasized the critical importance of adopting Circular Economy principles within the livestock sector and presented insights of the AgriDataValue project’scontributions, particularly concerning the smart farming and assessment of zoonotic disease transmission risks among small ruminants, such as goats and sheep.