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…
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 years, SOGRAPE has been at…
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 leveraging existing technologies and sensors…
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 agricultural work. Rather than replacing…
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 and olive production. NOVATERRA distinguishes…
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 his role. His responsibility revolves…
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.