Itxaso Mora, project monitor, visits Tecnova to learn about the progress in the research and validation of the biopesticide
Brussels, 13 March 2025. Last Wednesday, March 12, the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project received a visit from Itxaso Mora, monitor of the initiative funded by the LIFE program of the European Union. During the day, Mora toured the facilities of the Tecnova Technology Centre in Almeria, one of the consortium’s partners, accompanied by Carlos Ramos, head of operations at Fumi-Hogar, the project’s leading company. The rest of the partners participated in the meeting online to share the latest advances and challenges of the project.
This monitoring visit made it possible to comprehensively review the progress made in the different areas of the project, focused on the development of natural biopesticides from plant extracts for the control of whiteflies and botrytis in greenhouse horticultural crops. Among the aspects addressed were the management and coordination of the project, the research and validation of the biopesticide, the environmental and socioeconomic assessments, the regulatory framework and its commercial viability, the communication and dissemination strategies, as well as the scalability and replicability of the results obtained to date.
With a total budget of 2,758,921.01 euros and 60 percent funding from the European Union’s LIFE program, LIFE NextFUMIGREEN seeks to provide an innovative and sustainable alternative to conventional pesticides, contributing to safer and more environmentally friendly agriculture.
The project consortium is made up of Fumi-Hogar, project leader and responsible for the development and application of biopesticides; Tecnova, in charge of technical validation and research in greenhouses; Fundación Finnova, a specialist in communication, dissemination and search for European funding; B&B Asesores, dedicated to management and advice on regulatory compliance; Comercial Química Massó, focused on the commercial viability and distribution of the products; and BrioAgro Tech, which provides technology for monitoring, optimizing the use of biopesticides and digitizing the process in crops.
The development of these natural biopesticides represents a significant advance in reducing the environmental impact of phytosanitary treatments, offering farmers safer and more effective tools for the control of pests and diseases in crops. In addition, the project contributes to the ecological transition promoted by the European Union, aligning with the objectives of the European Green Deal and the “From Farm to Fork” strategy.
For more information about the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project, you can consult the official website: life-nextfumigreen – Fumihogar
