Advancing sustainable agricultural transformation through the synergy of automated experimental platforms and living labs.

Hoffmann, Mathias; Chen, Cheng; Butterbach-Bahl, Klaus; Ewert, Frank; Holz, Maire; Kiese, Ralf; Augustin, Jürgen; Dubbert, Maren · Nat Commun · 2025

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Abstract

Transforming agricultural landscapes to be more sustainable and resilient requires integrated and multidisciplinary approaches. Linking automated experimental platforms with living labs can accelerate knowledge gain, enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, and support real-world change by addressing key challenges in current agricultural systems.