TRANSFER Danube at the 4th REL (Short Food Supply Chain) EXPO & Conference

The TRANSFER Danube project marked its presence at the 4^th Short Food Supply Chain (SFC) Expo and Conference, held at the AERO Hotel in Jakabszállás, near Kecskemét. This flagship event - implemented within the framework of the Interreg VI-A IPA Hungary-Serbia Programme, as part of the ARCCHAD project (HUSRB/23R/11/008), led by the KDMFÜ Central Danube Region Development Agency Nonprofit Ltd. - brought together nearly 100 exhibitors and a wide range of stakeholders, from small-scale producers and rural communities to agricultural experts and local authorities.

Although the event primarily focused on promoting local products, agrotourism, and innovative supply chain solutions, TRANSFER Danube leveraged the opportunity to engage with the professional audience. A dedicated roll-up and project leaflets were displayed, highlighting the project’s efforts to monitor agro-climatic risks in the Danube region and provide adaptive solutions for small-scale farmers.

During the conference, several presentations addressed key climate challenges in agriculture. Notably, a dedicated presentation highlighted the environmental and social impact of climate change in the Homokhátság region, illustrating how local communities and farmers are already adapting. Other sessions explored alternative solutions for smallholder farmers, sustainable local food systems, and international best practices in value creation from local products.

The project’s presence aligned with the Expo’s 2025 themes, including climate change adaptation, smart digital solutions in rural entrepreneurship, and sustainable packaging. Visitors had the chance to learn about the TRANSFER Danube e-platform, which integrates climate, water, and agricultural data to support decision-making and resilience strategies for winter wheat and maize production across the region.

By participating in this vibrant exchange of ideas and best practices, CDDA aimed to strengthen the TRANSFER Danube project’s outreach to local and regional decision-makers, farmers, and experts, further promoting knowledge transfer and fostering transnational collaboration in climate-smart agriculture.