The impact of the Novaterra Decision Support System (DSS) on oil producers
Meet Athanasios Demeslis, a dedicated olive farmer from the Greek region of Magnesia, and an active member of the NOVATERRA Consortium. His olive orchards serve
Meet Athanasios Demeslis, a dedicated olive farmer from the Greek region of Magnesia, and an active member of the NOVATERRA Consortium. His olive orchards serve
A consortium of 23 international organisations has been researching, over the last four years, how to use more sustainable solutions without losing yield and quality.
NOVATERRA, which stands for “Integrated Novel Strategies for Reducing the Use and Impact of Pesticides, Towards Sustainable Mediterranean Vineyards and Olive Groves,” aims to mitigate
The main objective of the School of Technology Transfer, Digitalisation and Innovation of the wine sector (Wine Innovation School) is to bring grape growers and
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
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
At NOVATERRA, we’re dedicated to pioneering sustainable solutions for agriculture, and we are fortunate to have SOGRAPE as a member of the consortium. In recent
Fran Garcia, a Researcher at the Unit of Agricultural Mechanization (UMA) at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), is actively involved in NOVATERRA, focusing on
When asked about the most significant challenge faced while working with NOVATERRA, Antonio Graça, Head of R&D at Sogrape, highlighted the development of robots for
Antonio Graça, head of Sogrape’s research and development department and a member of the NOVATERRA consortium, recently discussed NOVATERRA’s mission to enhance sustainability in wine
Antonio Graça, the Head of R&D at SOGRAPE, Portugal’s largest wine company, renowned for its strong international presence spanning over 120 markets, provides insights into
Discover how NOVATERRA’s Decision Support System (DSS) is revolutionising olive cultivation with its innovative approach to combating the olive peacock spot. By harnessing cutting-edge technology,
The collaboration between NOVATERRA and Green Vineyards is rooted in a shared commitment to sustainable viticulture. GREEN VINEYARDS (Upskilling wineries staff: Responding to the challenges of
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming General Assembly of NOVATERRA, where we’ll celebrate the progress we’ve made together and prepare for the next milestone.
NOVATERRA and RATION have joined forces in a shared commitment to addressing pressing issues in agriculture and promoting sustainable solutions. RATION (Risk Assessment Innovation for Low-Risk
In a recent interview, Alessandro Spada, the coordinator of ARPO, the producers’ association representing olive growers in the Emilia Romagna region, shed light on the
An essential aspect of the NOVATERRA project involves organising capacity-building workshops aimed at sharing project results and best practices. As we enter the final phase
Meet Guillaume Alépée, manager of “Domaine Maspiquet”, the vineyard of the Agriculture School of Montpellier in France. Guillaume works closely with research institutes and engages
Meet Romain Angelras, a passionate wine producer from the Nîmes region in France and owner of the ‘Domaine du Petit Romain’. With the support of
Join us in celebrating the culmination of NOVATERRA’s collaborative efforts. The two-day event will consist of field visits, cluster activities, as well as interactive panel
In a pivotal move towards sustainable agriculture, NOVATERRA has teamed up with the BIOSCHAMP project, a European Union-funded initiative aimed at addressing challenges in mushroom cultivation. BIOSCHAMP focus is
With funding from the EU Research & Innovation Programme, NOVATERRA not only strives for innovation but also focus on creating conditions for upscaling and replication
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
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
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
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
From 17-20 July, SusTEC summer school explored the NOVATERRA project, focusing on the protection of vineyards and olive groves.
NOVATERRA, with its primary objective of developing alternative natural products, including biostimulants and biocontrol agents, aims to minimise the reliance on conventional plant protection products
Researchers from the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB) participated in a training session for farmers, where the main pests (olive fruit fly and olive moth)
UNAPROL sheds the light on Xylella fastidiosa, one of the most dangerous bacteria that particularly affects olive trees, causing massive environmental and economic damage, and how
Zero Residui is an Italian non-profit environmental organisation that promotes sustainable farming practices and the reduction of chemical residues in food production. They serve as a platform to
To an outsider, the daily activities of the diverse stakeholders involved in the NOVATERRA project may seem unfamiliar and difficult to grasp. For instance, understanding
Felicidad de Herralde is a researcher in viticulture in the Food Production Program of the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA), and most importantly
Fran Garcia is an associate professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), in the Agriculture Mechanisation Unit. Together with his colleague Emilio Gil, they
NOVATERRA focuses on reducing diseases in olive groves, in particular the peacock spot, also known as Cycloconium, a fungal disease caused by the fungus Cycloconium oleaginum,
One of the key objectives of NOVATERRA is to develop a DSS for managing pests and diseases. Within Work Package 3 of NOVATERRA a new DSS
One of the key objectives of NOVATERRA is to develop an advanced Decision Support System (DSS) for managing olive trees and grapevines’ pests and diseases,
With his two hats, as small-scaled olive farmer and olive oil producer and NOVATERRA consortium member, Athanasios Demeslis offers valuable insights about the difficulties and
In a recent interview, Maria Torné, who leads the testing and development of new alternative plant protection products (PPPs) for NOVATERRA, discusses the development of
Farming vineyards on mountains is not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about which wine one is going to try next. Yet,
In the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), NOVATERRA’s objectives will make considerable contributions to GBF targets 7, 10, 11, and 21. The updated GBF has
WP1 is about providing a “comprehensive initial diagnosis for a holistic picture of the contentious pesticides, use-impact and alternatives’ acceptance”. Led by Vitagora, the WP team worked
As part of the WP1 scope, the NOVATERRA consortium has developed a multi stakeholders’ network including around 45 stakeholders from different backgrounds (researchers, end-users, agriculture
We want to wish all NOVATERRA partners a Happy New Year: we are looking forward to another year working together to reduce the use of
The Portuguese production of olive oil should record a drop of up to 50% compared to the previous campaign. This is because production is affected
The first face-to-face General Assembly of NOVATERRA will take place in Braçança (Portugal) on October 24 & 25 and will embed the first Stakeholders Council, allowing partners to meet for the
Advancements in global technology have inspired countless innovations in the agricultural sector, protecting the environment and improving the quality of human life. This upward trajectory is expected
Within the framework of the NOVATERRA project, we wanted to know more about the capacity of ozonated water to provide a solution for the protection
The University of Burgos (UBU), a member of NOVATERRA consortium, recently took part in a congress “Smart and Circular Agriculture towards Sustainability” to promote novel fertilisation and management
NOVATERRA’s consortium recently took part in a two-day scientific conference “Towards pesticide free agriculture” organised by France’s National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment
The French wine and vine institute (IFV), a member of NOVATERRA consortium, has been conducting a series of trials to evaluate biosolutions on the downey
An article published in the Spanish professional journal of plant health Phytoma outlines key progress achieved by NOVATERRA in reducing the use of pesticides in
NOVATERRA Project Coordinator, Felicidad de Herralde from IRTA, was invited to present NOVATERRA to the Multidisciplinary Group “Sustainable Development and Climate Change” of the Organisation
The moth Lobesia botrana (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) is the major pest of grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) in southern Europe, including in Portugal, specifically in Douro
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On October 27th, NOVATERRA partners met online for the official kick-off meeting to launch the project. NOVATERRA stands for “Integrated Novel Strategies for Reducing the