Minister Grealish welcomes launch of two new European research partnerships on antimicrobial resistance and Agriculture of Data
- Foilsithe: 26 Samhain 2025
- An t-eolas is déanaí: 26 Samhain 2025
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, with special responsibility for Research and Innovation, Noel Grealish, today announced his department’s participation in two significant new European research partnerships on ‘Agriculture of Data’ (AgData), and ‘One Health Antimicrobial Resistance’ (EUP OHAMR).
Speaking about the launch of the partnerships, Minister Grealish said:
“Our involvement in both the AgData and One Health AMR partnerships reflects our commitment to leveraging innovation and collaboration to address critical challenges in agriculture and public health. By working closely with our European partners, we can advance technological innovation, animal and human health, and deliver better outcomes for farmers, consumers, and the wider society.”
The Minister also said:
“My department’s support for Irish researchers to participate in Horizon Europe Partnerships, ensures that we are at the cutting edge of research in Ireland. By pooling expertise and resources in Ireland and across Member States, we can accelerate progress, support cutting-edge research, and build a more sustainable and competitive agri-food sector for the future.”
European Partnership on Agriculture of Data (AgData)
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine will participate in the first transnational co-funded research call of the AgData Partnership. This partnership aims to harness the power of digital technologies, earth observation, and integrated agricultural data to drive innovation and sustainability in agriculture. The partnership seeks to enhance climate, environmental, and socio-economic sustainability and to support the sector’s green transition.
European Partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (EUP OHAMR)
The department will also participate in the first transnational co-funded call, aimed at combating the growing global challenge of antimicrobial resistance through a One Health approach.
The call seeks to improve treatment outcomes for humans, animals, and plants affected by bacterial or fungal infections by generating new treatment options while reducing the risk of developing resistance.
Detailed information on call scopes, eligibility criteria and funding guidelines is available on the department's website.
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About European Partnerships
European Partnerships bring the European Commission together with public and private partners to address major societal challenges through coordinated research and innovation. They serve as key implementation mechanisms under Horizon Europe.
Department’s International Outreach Research Strand
As part of its commitment to strengthening European research collaboration, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine supports a range of strategic initiatives under its International Outreach Research Strand. This enables Irish researchers to participate in, and lead, joint European research proposals, building capacity and leveraging expertise across borders.
Agriculture of Data Partnership
Key objectives of the AgData Partnership include:
- Promote Data Sharing: Foster collaboration among member states to integrate agricultural data for better research and development
- Innovate Agricultural Practices: Support research that explores new technologies and methodologies for effective data application in agriculture
- Enhance Policy and Decision-Making: Provide data-driven insights to assist policymakers and farmers in making informed decisions
- Agriculture of Data (AgData) Partnership Launching of the European Partnership Agriculture of Data - European Commission
- First Co-funded Call for Transnational Research Projects “EU-wide data-driven solutions to real problems”. Further information can be soon found on: Agriculture of Data: Call 1
- Information for Irish applicants related to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine support can be found here: Research - Open Calls
European Partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (EUP OHAMR)
Key objectives of EUP OHAMR include:
- strengthening collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health sectors to address AMR comprehensively
- funding innovative research to improve stewardship and develop alternatives to existing antimicrobial treatments
- supporting knowledge exchange to strengthen coordinated European responses to AMR
The European Partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (EUP OHAMR).
Joint transnational call 2026: New treatments to tackle AMR - EUP OHAMR.
Information for Irish applicants related to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine support can be found here: Research - Open Calls.