In precision agriculture, the integration and exchange of agricultural data play a vital role in decision-making. However, challenges with agricultural data interoperability present significant obstacles. The roots of this issue…
Computer vision solutions have emerged as a transformative force in precision agriculture, offering valuable insights for crop and input optimisation. However, agricultural environments are inherently uncertain and variable, presenting significant…
Balancing sustainability and productivity: Striving for sustainable vineyard fertilisation Galicia, situated in an area of Spain with particularly favorable climatic conditions, is prone to attacks by the Plasmopara viticola fungus,…
Although the reduction of plant protection products in vineyards and olive groves requires the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders, vine and olive growers bear the greatest responsibility. Without growers transitioning…
In recent years, winegrowers have observed a significant challenge concerning nitrogen, a crucial element in soil essential for maintaining acceptable grape production. However, nitrogen also poses a substantial contaminating potential…
Agriculture plays a crucial role in global health, but the thoughtless use of plant protection products raises concerns for both the environment and human health. It is important to balance…
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…
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.