The event, organized by the European Commission, will explore effective pesticide solutions for sustainable and toxic-free agriculture.
Brussels, 28 January 2025 – On 11-12 February 2025, the Directorate General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) and the Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) are organizing the Research and Innovation (R&I) Webinar on Pesticides and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This two-day event, which will take place entirely online, aims to promote collaboration between researchers and public administrators, driving innovation in crop protection and the transition to more sustainable agricultural practices in Europe.
The webinar will feature the participation of leading European projects funded by programs such as LIFE and Horizon Europe. During Session 1: National and EU-funded R&I projects (breakout groups), which will be held on Tuesday, February 11 from 10:15 to 11:30 CET, Carlos Ramos, representative of the European LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project, will present the latest innovations in the development of sustainable natural fumigants.
Ramos will be present at Breakout Group 3, along with other outstanding projects such as:
BIOBIVE – Carlos Barreiro (Unileon)
NOVATERRA (tbc)
BIOVEXO (tbc) – RTDS Group
CSinDouro – Cistina Carlos (UTAD / ADVID)
About LIFE NextFUMIGREEN
LIFE NextFUMIGREEN is a European project funded by the LIFE Program, focused on the development of natural fumigants based on dry micro-spraying technology. This innovative solution allows efficient pest control in greenhouse horticultural crops, reducing the use of toxic chemicals.
The benefits of the project include:
- Environmental sustainability: Improvement of biodiversity and reduction of chemical waste.
- Food safety: Treatments that guarantee contaminant-free food.
- Total efficiency: Technology that makes it possible to reach even the most inaccessible areas, such as ceilings, cracks and corners.
With a total budget of €2,758,921.01 and 60% co-financed by the European Union, LIFE NextFUMIGREEN is leading the transition to a toxics-free agriculture, in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy.
About the Webinar
The Research and Innovation (R&I) Webinar on Pesticides and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) will address various topics related to crop protection, including Innovations in pesticides and application techniques and risk mitigation and integrated pest management. As well as funding opportunities in European projects.
The event is free and open to professionals, researchers and anyone interested in agricultural sustainability.
For more information about the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project, visit life-nextfumigreen – Fumihogar
