IMAGE ANNOTATION TECHNIQUES FOR DIGITALIZATION OF AGROECOLOGICAL WEED MANAGEMENT
The Horizon Europe GOOD project uses promotes the precise weed mapping to assist the site-specific weed management. This enables high-resolution, scalable, and efficient weed management, early detection, and data-driven decision-making, supporting sustainable, low-impact agricultural practices and promoting resilient agroecosystems.
EXPLORING THE FUTURE POTENTIAL OF BIOPESTICIDES IN EUROPE
Synthetic pesticides, including herbicides, control pests in agriculture but harm human health and the environment. This has driven the push for sustainable crop protection alternatives. Biopesticides, derived from natural substances, offer a promising solution, despite challenges such as high costs and sensitivity to conditions. The European push for sustainable practices, highlighted by the Horizon Europe GOOD project, emphasizes integrated agroecological practices, bioherbicides, and reduced pesticide reliance, ensuring food security and environmental health.
BENEFICIAL MICROORGANISMS TO BOOST AGROECOLOGICAL TRANSITION
The sustainable future of European agriculture relies on agroecological practices, reduced chemical use, and enhanced soil fertility. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are key, forming symbiotic relationships with plants to enhance nutrient uptake. The Horizon Europe GOOD project leverages AMF to boost cover crops’ competitiveness against weeds, promoting resilient, low-input agroecosystems across Europe.