Technicians and farmers discussed biopesticides, dry micro-spraying and the opportunities for fumigant technology in the European agricultural sector.
Almeria, December 18, 2024 | Monday, December 16, 2024 was a key day for the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project in Almeria, with activities focused on agricultural innovation and sustainability. The day included a private technical visit and an interactive workshop that brought together technicians and farmers to deepen the progress of the project and foster collaboration between all the actors involved.
Piedad Rivas, a technician from CINEA (Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency of the European Union), traveled to the TECNOVA Technology Center to witness the EOR (Enhanced Oil Recovery) disinfection trials with innovative fumigants developed within the framework of the project. This visit reinforced the interest of the European Commission and CINEA in monitoring the progress of this project, co-financed by the European Union’s LIFE program, which promotes sustainable solutions in the agricultural sector.
Subsequently, a workshop was held to present and discuss the progress of the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project. The session addressed key issues related to the technological and sustainable solutions proposed by the project. Key innovations such as dry micro-spraying and biopesticides were detailed, as well as the disinfection trials carried out under the project.
The workshop also provided a space for open and constructive dialogue between farmers and technicians, who shared their views on the advantages and challenges of implementing these technologies in agriculture. Finally, participants enjoyed a networking space at the Almeria facilities, where they exchanged ideas, established contacts and explored possible future collaborations related to the project.
Carlos Ramos, operations manager of FUMI-HOGAR, highlighted the success of the event, which brought together more than fifteen technicians and farmers from the region.
The LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project is moving steadily towards its goal of transforming European agriculture, offering innovative and sustainable solutions that contribute to the reduction of the environmental footprint and the improvement of agricultural practices. The organization is grateful for the active participation of all attendees and the continued collaboration to build a greener and more sustainable future.
About LIFE NextFUMIGREEN
LIFE NextFUMIGREEN is an initiative that develops natural fumigants obtained from plant extracts to control whitefly and botrytis in greenhouse crops. With a budget of €2,758,921.01, 60% funded by the European Union’s LIFE program, the project has a duration of four and a half years. Its main objective is to evaluate the efficacy of a biopesticide that is less harmful than conventional ones, contributing to the improvement of food safety, biodiversity and the professional training of farmers in the use of biopesticides.
