Effectiveness of incorporating cover crops for more sustainable soil management in Mediterranean vineyards

Soil degradation is one of the priority topics of European policies related to the maintenance of soil health. In particular, Mediterranean vineyard soils have very low contents of organic matter…

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Innovative agronomic practices enhance olive yield and oil quality in integrated pest management

The EU-funded NOVATERRA project aims to enhance olive farming sustainability by reducing reliance on chemical pesticides through innovative pest management strategies. Within Work Package 5 “Validation and impact evaluation of…

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The role of farmer’s associations in communicating and disseminating NOVATERRA results

The NOVATERRA project is pioneering novel, integrated, and sustainable strategies to reduce the use and adverse impacts of contentious Plant Protection Products (PPPs) in Mediterranean olive groves and vineyards.With the…

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Breaking down barriers: Tackling agricultural data interoperability in precision agriculture

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…

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Navigating challenges in precision agriculture: Insights from the NOVATERRA project

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…

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