The “Gian Pietro Ballatore” Research Consortium, a public body funded by the Agricultural Department of the Sicilian Region, seeks to establish strategic partnerships within the framework of the PRIMA programme to co-develop innovative, sustainable, and climate-resilient agri-food systems in the Mediterranean area.
The Consortium is particularly interested in joining transnational consortia addressing the following PRIMA priorities:
Sustainable management of natural resources in cereal-based cropping systems
Climate-smart agriculture and valorization of local genetic resources (with focus on durum wheat and Mediterranean biodiversity)
Circular economy approaches and low-impact processing technologies for cereal products
Quality schemes, traceability, and labelling strategies for value chain transparency and territorial identity
Capacity building and multi-actor approaches involving farmers, SMEs, research bodies, and public institutions
With extensive expertise in durum wheat research, quality system implementation, and innovation transfer to the agri-food sector, the Consortium offers:
A robust network of stakeholders in the Sicilian cereal chain
Experimental fields and laboratories for cereal analysis
Long-standing experience in EU and national projects
A strong commitment to knowledge dissemination and policy support at regional and Mediterranean scale
The Consortium is open to both leading and supporting roles within proposals and welcomes collaborations with research institutions, universities, SMEs, NGOs, and policy actors across the Mediterranean.
The “Gian Pietro Ballatore” Research Consortium has a long-standing experience in regional, national, and international research projects focused on the cereal sector, with particular emphasis on Sicilian durum wheat. The Consortium operates at the intersection of science, innovation, and territory, fostering collaboration between researchers, farmers, processors, and policymakers.
Its multidisciplinary approach, integrating agronomy, genetics, food technology, and socio-economic analysis, makes it a valuable partner for projects aiming to strengthen sustainability, food security, and rural development in the Mediterranean region.
The Consortium is committed to promoting local agro-biodiversity, supporting traditional knowledge, and enhancing the competitiveness of Mediterranean cereal-based value chains through innovation and capacity building.
