One of the challenges facing European agriculture is the deployment of technologies that enable farmers to be more precise when applying crop protection products. Devices that facilitate real-time control of…
Variable rate technology (VRT) is an emerging technology that allows the targeted application of agronomic inputs based on temporal and spatial variations. In vineyards, characterized by inherent heterogeneity due to…
Robots are machines supported by artificial intelligence and expert systems, incorporating Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) auto-guidance systems. At present, robots find applications across diverse…
Olive leaf spot, caused by Venturia oleaginea (Castagne) Rossman & Crous, is a major contributor to significant yield losses in Trás-os-Montes olive groves. The prevention and control of this disease…
The olive moth, Prays oleae Bernard (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae) stands as one of the most significant pests affecting olive trees in the Mediterranean basin. This pest undergoes three annual generations: the…
Nitrogen (N) is the most important and expensive input for optimal yield. At the same time, an excess of N poses a problem for water contamination. To achieve full production…
Olive leaf spot (OLS), also known as olive peacock spot and cycloconium, is a geographically persistent olive tree disease that is caused by the fungal pathogen Spilocaea oleaginea. It is expressed as…
Last month, NOVATERRA reached a significant milestone as consortium members convened in person for a general assembly in Bologna. The assembly served to assess the project's achievements, progress, and outline…
NOVATERRA aims to revolutionise soil management strategies, focusing on protection against harmful organisms, over-fertilization, and weed control, with the goal of implementing these strategies on a large scale in intensive…
Vittorio Rossi is a full Professor at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Italy and is co-cordinator of Work Package 4 of NOVATERRA. Establishing a robust connection between research…
Integrated novel strategies for reducing the use and impact of pesticides, towards sustainable mediterranean vineyards and olive groves
The NOVATERRA project has received funding from the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 grant agreement number 101000554.