Resilient Agriculture through Renewable Biomass Polyphenols (RESARB)

A new networking initiative aims to position Sweden at the forefront of polyphenol-based solutions for climate-resilient agriculture. By transforming forestry and agricultural residues into biobased products that support soil health and crop performance, the project seeks to strengthen sustainable land use, circular bioeconomy development and long-term food system resilience.

About the project:

The RESARB networking project aims to position Sweden as a global leader in polyphenol chemistry for resilient agriculture. Polyphenols, multifunctional plant-derived compounds, will be sourced from Swedish forestry and agricultural residues and transformed via scalable, green technologies into innovative formulations that support regenerative, climate-resilient farming. Key research themes include efficient polyphenol extraction, molecular design for soil and crop functionality, development of biobased agrochemical and soil amendment formulations, and analyses of sustainability and resilience.

The initiative brings together diverse expertise in engineering, soil and materials chemistry, biotechnology, plant science, and environmental systems, alongside social sciences and humanities, to evaluate adoption barriers, environmental trade-offs, and impacts on food security, nutrient flows, and EU strategic autonomy. By linking scientific innovation with societal and policy perspectives, RESARB advances sustainable land use, the circular bioeconomy, and resilient food systems.