Application timing of bioinsecticides for the control of olive moth
The olive moth, Prays oleae, is an endemic pest in olive cultivars and one of the insect pests that can have a significant economic impact on this crop, causing up…
Transferring results to Galician farmers
Members of the NOVATERRA consortium recently organised a capacity-building workshop in Galicia, with the objective of transferring the results of the project to Galician farmers.Firstly, the Wine Technology Platform (PTV)…
The Wine Innovation School, an example of technological transfer
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 winemakers the latest technologies and…
Navigating pesticide regulation for sustainable pest management in olive groves and vineyards
The pesticides legal watch developped by Vitagora in the frame of the NOVATERRA project provides a comprehensive analysis of pesticide regulation within the European Union for olive groves and vineyards…
Improving pest-management decision-making and innovation adoption in olive groves and vineyards
A pre-survey conducted by NOVATERRA in France, Spain, Portugal and Greece, has highlighted key challenges and opportunities in the decision-making processes for pest management and innovation adoption within the olive…
Optical Sensors in precision agriculture applications
The relevance of optical sensors in precision agriculture is steadily growing, owing to their ability to furnish comprehensive insights into crop conditions. Technologies like computer vision systems, hyperspectral cameras, and…
How VRA technology can reduce pesticide use
Effective use of crop protection products necessitates adjusting application rates to match vegetation characteristics. There is a critical need for fast and efficient methodologies to reliably estimate crop parameters. Innovations…
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…
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…
Enhancing olive grove sustainability through NOVATERRA DSS implementation
Olive Leaf Spot (OLS) is a significant concern for olive growers, affecting yield and quality. In 2022 and 2023, Myrolion conducted a trial to assess the effectiveness of the NOVATERRA…
