Grand Opening of the Smart Field Project: Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture
The official launch of the SmartField Project marked an inspiring moment for innovation in agriculture, drawing researchers, students and stakeholders together to explore the future of data-driven farming.
On the 14th of May 2025, Aarhus University proudly hosted the official grand opening of the SmartField and the Supersite B test facility, a state of the art research infrastructure dedicated to advancing precision agriculture and Environmental sustainabilty.
The day began with Opening speeches given by:
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Juan Farré, CEO, Danish Technological Institute
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Claus Felby, Senior Vice President, Novo Nordisk Foundation
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Lars Storgaard, Mayor of Favrskov Municipality
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Klaus Butterbach-Bahl, Scientific Director, SmartField, Land-CRAFT
Followed by a series of short presentations showcasing the projects objectives, design and expected impacts. At the event, participants had the opportunity to engage with project leads and explore cutting-edge emission reduction technologies and solutions, and discover smart data collection approaches on-site. Guests also had the opportunity to take a guided tour of SmartField.
See photo highlights from the event here:
Pictures from the SmartField Grand Opening