A number of the projects are funded through the EU or other international cooperation programmes, which means that the Department plays an active role in some of the most important research and innovation initiatives in Europe. The projects bring together researchers, businesses, public authorities, and the agricultural sector across national borders, helping to develop solutions to shared challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and the need for greater food security.

A common feature of the projects is that they combine basic research with application-oriented development. The results are intended not only to expand scientific understanding, but also to lead to practical tools, technologies, and methods that can be applied in practice. In this way, the projects contribute to strengthening the sustainability of agriculture, environmental protection, and the broader development of society.