Project description
Digital solutions for olive production and processing management
Agriculture is a crucial sector for green and sustainability initiatives due to its significant environmental impact and critical role. Olive production is a vital agricultural sector in many European countries. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the SMARTOLIVE project aims to revolutionise olive production and processing by developing a multi-sensor framework, together with other digital and AI technologies and systems, to allow efficient and accurate monitoring and tracking, enabling the optimisation of nutrient and water management. It will enhance productivity, tree health, and transparency. Finally, through knowledge transfers and data collection in European and low- and middle-income countries, it will encourage climate resilience and resource efficiency.
Objective
SMARTOLIVE aims to revolutionize olive production and processing through precision agriculture and digital innovation, enhancing sustainability and competitiveness. The project will integrate proximal and remote sensing technologies with AI-driven decision support systems (DSS) to optimize water and nutrient management, improve productivity, and enhance tree health. Smart traceability technologies will provide full transparency from orchard to bottle, strengthening consumer trust and market value. The main objectives include: (1) developing a multi-sensor framework to monitor tree water and nutrient status in real time, (2) implementing AI models to optimize orchard management strategies such as irrigation, nutrient application, fruit maturity assessment, and smart pruning, (3) establishing a blockchain-enabled system for smart traceability, and (4) validating these solutions through field trials for scalability and real-world applicability. The project will leverage a multidisciplinary consortium of academic institutions, industry partners, and agribusiness cooperatives, including key stakeholders from Argentina. This partnership aims to facilitate knowledge transfer and the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices in both European and low- and middle-income countries . Data from on-tree sensors, UAV imagery, and satellite remote sensing will feed predictive models to deliver actionable insights, promoting resource efficiency and climate resilience. The smart labeling system will provide consumers with authenticated information on product origin and quality. SMARTOLIVE aligns with Horizon Europe priorities on sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, and digital transformation, supporting SDGs such as Zero Hunger, Industry and Innovation, Responsible Consumption and Production, and Climate Action.
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- engineering and technology civil engineering water engineering irrigation
- natural sciences earth and related environmental sciences environmental sciences sustainability sciences
- agricultural sciences agriculture, forestry, and fisheries agriculture horticulture fruit growing
- engineering and technology environmental engineering ecosystem-based management climate change adaptation
- engineering and technology environmental engineering remote sensing
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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90133 Palermo
Italy
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