The project focuses on four IPM subthemes: 1. beneficials, pests and pathogens, using specific algorithms, 2. innovative monitoring techniques, such as automatic counting, sensor systems and multispectral imaging, 3. prediction models, incorporation into warning and decision support systems and 4. innovative biological control techniques.
A sustainable platform for knowledge sharing connects agricultural networks at national and regional level across the EU, involving actors such as farmers, advisors, SME’s, regional authorities and researchers. This allows a continuous and interactive knowledge flow on SMART IPM.
An in depth SWOT analysis of innovative techniques and methodologies based on selected pests and diseases in different crops facilitates benchmarking the best practices with the highest innovation potential.
Easily accessible and understandable material, guidelines and support systems in relation to SMART IPM in vegetable cropping will be provided for farmers, taking into account the regional socio-economic, cultural and regulator context.
Cross border and transnational exchange visits will bridge the gap between European regions by knowledge exchange on technologies, methodologies, approaches, best practices, experiences and expertise.
The project links with ongoing thematic networks and relevant research and innovation networks in all countries across Europe, thus engaging the wider European Innovation Partnership context.
Finally the long term sustainability of produced outputs and obtained knowledge is secured by feeding into existing initiatives and networks at national and European level.
