Projektbeschreibung
Neuartiger mobiler Nährstoffsensor für den Düngebedarf
Derzeit werden Düngemittel auf der Grundlage von Schätzungen und Empfehlungen anstatt einer tatsächlichen Analyse des Boden- und Pflanzenbedarfs ausgebracht. Dies führt häufig zu einer Überdüngung, wodurch die Ernteerträge sinken und unnötige Kosten und Grundwasserverschmutzung entstehen. Um hier Abhilfe zu schaffen, hat die Pessl Instruments GmbH MobiLab entwickelt, einen Lab-on-a-Chip-Sensor, der in der Lage ist, die Konzentrationen der wichtigsten Pflanzennährstoffe (Ammoniak, Nitrat, Phosphat und Kalium) im Boden schnell zu bestimmen. Mit dieser Technologie können landwirtschaftliche Betriebe den Düngebedarf ihrer Felder innerhalb weniger Minuten genau bestimmen. Das EU-finanzierte Projekt MobiLab zielt darauf ab, die Technologie weiterzuentwickeln und eine Vermarktungsstrategie für den mobilen Sensor zu erstellen.
Ziel
Today the application of fertilisers to agricultural crops is mainly based on calculations, estimations and recommendations and not on analyses of the actual demand of soil and plants. The resulting over-fertilisation has substantial disadvantages: Farmers suffer from reduced yields and unnecessary expenses for fertilisers, groundwater is polluted, surface water bodies are eutrophicated, greenhouse gas is emitted from soils and finite natural fertiliser resources are depleted. It is estimated that up to 35 % of the applied fertiliser could be saved if a method for the quick and simple determination of the fertiliser demand existed.
Pessl GmbH, an Austrian SME specialised in the development of innovative products in the field of agricultural monitoring and precision farming, has developed MobiLab, a lab-on-a-chip sensor for the quick on-site determination of the concentrations of the most important plant nutrients (ammonia, nitrate, phosphate and potassium) in the soil, based on the outcomes of the award-winning EU project OPTIFERT. MobiLab will enable farmers to determine the fertiliser requirements of their fields within just a few minutes and without the need for any special knowledge. The proper functioning and the great potentials of the technology have been proven, but further technological developments as well as the finalisation of a commercialisation concept are necessary to achieve the market breakthrough. Based on the outcomes of phase 1 of the project, all necessary steps for a successful market introduction of the MobiLab system will be taken.
The MobiLab nutrient sensor will help European farmers to save up to 35 % of their applied fertiliser, leading to total potential annual savings of up to 6 billion € on the EU level. At the same time, Pessl Instruments GmbH will be able to significantly grow in terms of turnover, profit and employees and to further expand its leading position on the world market for precision farming products.
Wissenschaftliches Gebiet
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturesustainable agriculture
- natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryalkali metals
- engineering and technologyother engineering and technologiesmicrotechnologylab on a chip
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensors
- social scienceseconomics and businessbusiness and managementemployment
Programm/Programme
- H2020-EU.3.2. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy Main Programme
- H2020-EU.3.2.4. - Sustainable and competitive bio-based industries and supporting the development of a European bioeconomy
- H2020-EU.3.2.1. - Sustainable agriculture and forestry
- H2020-EU.2.3.1. - Mainstreaming SME support, especially through a dedicated instrument
- H2020-EU.3.2.2. - Sustainable and competitive agri-food sector for a safe and healthy diet
Aufforderung zur Vorschlagseinreichung
Andere Projekte für diesen Aufruf anzeigenUnterauftrag
H2020-SMEINST-2-2016-2017
Finanzierungsplan
SME-2 - SME instrument phase 2Koordinator
8160 Weiz
Österreich
Die Organisation definierte sich zum Zeitpunkt der Unterzeichnung der Finanzhilfevereinbarung selbst als KMU (Kleine und mittlere Unternehmen).