IRTA Opens New Research Center in La Seu d'Urgell to Boost Pyrenees Innovation

The technological institute launches its first new site in thirteen years to support mountain bioeconomy and farming.

Generic image of a mountain environment where a new technological research center is located.
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Generic image of a mountain environment where a new technological research center is located.

The Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology presented the new IRTA Pirineu center this Thursday in La Seu d'Urgell, aiming to strengthen scientific innovation in mountain regions.

This facility marks the first new IRTA center in 13 years. It will focus on applied science for farmers and forest managers, addressing challenges such as climate change and generational renewal in the primary sector. The Minister of Agriculture, Òscar Ordeig, attended the official presentation.

"We must ensure that knowledge generated globally is channeled through this center to benefit the prosperity of mountain territories."

Josep Usall · Director General of IRTA
The center will eventually move to its permanent location at Ca l'Armenter in the historic heart of La Seu d'Urgell. Initial research lines include sustainable pasture management, mountain vineyards, and the circular economy.