Oper-8

🎙️ Episode 10 is live! Join Olga Kreizi as she talks with sustainable agriculture expert Nikos Antonopoulos from Greece, about the benefits of cover crops for perennial crops like vineyards, orchards, and more. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on sustainable farming practices! 🌿🍇 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/d9ExGqtx #AlternativeWeedControl #oper8 #podcast

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🎉We are grateful to everyone who joined us yesterday at the Agricultural University of Athens AUA OFC for an inspiring and insightful workshop on Agroecological approaches in crop and weed management! The event opened with a warm welcome from Associate Professor Ilias Travlos, who introduced the core principles of agroecology and highlighted their crucial role in sustainable agricultural systems. Following this introduction, Dimitra Petraki presented the One Green project , and Ioannis Gazoulis showcased the Decision Support System. Ms. Rizou from Cosmocert S.A. addressed the certification of organic products and the potential for implementing an agroecological certification.   Olga Kriezi shared insights from the Oper-8 project, discussing the innovative strategies applied in the non-chemical weed management context. Nikolaos Antonopoulos and Fotis Deligiannis followed with an introduction to the Agroecology is GOOD project and its toolbox. Finally, Metaxia K. presented the VALERECO project, highlighting the ecosystem services provided by legume crops and their role in supporting environmental sustainability. 🤝A huge “thank you” to all our speakers and participants for making this event a success! We look forward to continuing these crucial #synergies to promote agroecological practices together. WEST - Weed Science Team, Smart Farming Technology Group - Agricultural University of Athens #ONEGREEN  #researchproject #hfri #aua #universityofPatras #west #agroecology

🌿🤖 Our sister project Oper-8 organised a cross-visit in Sigulda, Latvia, on October 8-9, 2024. The main focus of the visit was a very exciting innovation - a cutting-edge robot designed for weed control. The robot uses a front camera to identify and target weeds with a laser, offering an alternative to chemical weeding. As part of the #FORTUNA project, Federico Leoni had the opportunity to present our work. Future prospects include adapting the technology for other crops and enhancing weed recognition capabilities. This collaboration between FORTUNA and OPER8 is a promising step toward reducing pesticide use in agriculture. Stay tuned for more updates! You can learn about new future sister projects here: https://lnkd.in/dBKkv3Wb #AgriTech #SustainableFarming #WeedControl #OPER8 #FORTUNA

🌿🤖 Our sister project Oper-8 organised a cross-visit in Sigulda, Latvia, on October 8-9, 2024. The main focus of the visit was a very exciting innovation - a cutting-edge robot designed for weed control. The robot uses a front camera to identify and target weeds with a laser, offering an alternative to chemical weeding. As part of the #FORTUNA project, Federico Leoni had the opportunity to present our work. Future prospects include adapting the technology for other crops and enhancing weed recognition capabilities. This collaboration between FORTUNA and OPER8 is a promising step toward reducing pesticide use in agriculture. Stay tuned for more updates! You can learn about new future sister projects here: https://lnkd.in/dBKkv3Wb #AgriTech #SustainableFarming #WeedControl #OPER8 #FORTUNA

🌾 Join us for an exclusive Webinar on Drone Technology in Weed Management November 4th! Learn from industry experts about cutting-edge applications of drones in agroecology and alternative weed control methods across Europe. Featured Speakers: 🌱 Vasilis Psiroukis (Greece): Spraying drones & regulations in Europe 🌱 Javier Santiago & Rosa Mosquera (Spain): UAVs for eco-friendly weeding 🌱 Igor Tihonov (Sweden): Precision weed control & spot spraying 🌱 Martin Braaen (Sweden): Innovative weed detection & treatment solutions 📆 Date: November 7th (November 1st last day to register!) 🕙 Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm CET Language: English 👉 Don't miss this webinar - register now! https://bit.ly/4dtLgSO Welcome! #AgriculturalWebinar #webinar #webinarAI #OPER8 #AlternativeWeedControl #EUProject #AgriculturalSustainability #HorizonEurope

🤗 Oper8 annual meeting in Sigulda, Latvia. Last week the team in Oper8 project gathered for the second annual project meeting, where both project partners and national experts attended. 🌱 During the two days we visited Bracas demo farm outside Sigulda. They demonstrated and informed about different methods and tools they use for weed management in different crops in their fields. 🌱 We also visited Farm Piladzi on the tour to gain insight into how to control weeds in their fruit and vegetable crops. The farm also produces local fruit wine, which we were given a lecture on and we also had the opportunity to taste their products. This first day ended with a guided tour to Turaida Castle in Gauja National Park, where we got a wonderful view of the surroundings now bursting in red and yellow autumn colours. 🌱 On the second day, everyone gathered to learn about all the work packages, status and future activities in the project. It was two very rewarding days where we exchanged many experiences, insights and thoughts on how to work with alternative weed control in the future. Thanks to everyone who attended the meeting and to our hosts; Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies and the Farmers Parliament, ZSA. 👉🏻More detail information about the partner meeting will be posted soon. Follow our social media channels on Facebook and LinkedIn, or Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/du6qCVzU #OPER8 #AlternativeWeedControl #EUProject #AgriculturalSustainability #HorizonEurope #PartnerMeetingOper8

📣Missa inte den fjärde delen i projektet Oper-8s webbinarieserie ”Lösningar för alternativ ogräsbekämpning” där vi fokuserar på hur vi med hjälp av drönare kan kontrollera ogräs i våra odlingar. 📆 Den 7 november, kl. 11.00-12.30 Program och föreläsare: 🌱Sprutning med drönare, tillämpningar för alternativ ogräsbekämpning och de nuvarande reglerna i Europa. Vasilis Psiroukis, Agricultural University of Athens AUA OFC, (Grekland) 🌱Förstå användningen av UAV i agroekologiska ogräsmetoder Javier Santiago, doktor i växtproduktion & Rosa Mosquera, professor Växtproduktion och projektteknik Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (Spanien) 🌱Drönare för platsspecifik ogräsbekämpning och punktbesprutning Igor Tihonov, grundare och VD, Solvi AB (Sverige) 🌱Spraydrone - Alternativa lösningar för ogräsdetektering och behandling Martin Braaen, medgrundare, Spraydrone AB (Sverige) Välkommen! Läs mer om webbinariet och anmäl dig: https://bit.ly/3ZPrBcJ #Agroväst #AgriculturalWebinar #webinar #webinarAI #OPER8 #AlternativeWeedControl #AlternativaOgräsbekämpningsmetoder #EUProject #AgriculturalSustainability #HorizonEurope

📢 New information from Oper8 coming soon! 📝 Subscribe to our Newsletter for the latest news about alternative weed control: https://lnkd.in/du6qCVzU #OPER8 #AlternativeWeedControl #EUProject #AgriculturalSustainability #HorizonEurope #NewsletterSignup

🚀🌾 Join us for an exclusive Webinar on Drone Technology in Weed Management! ✨ Learn from industry experts about cutting-edge applications of drones in agroecology and alternative weed control methods across Europe. Featured Speakers: 🌱Vasilis Psiroukis, Agricultural University of Athens (Greece): Spraying drones & regulations in Europe 🌱Javier Santiago & Rosa Mosquera, University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain): UAVs for eco-friendly weeding 🌱Igor Tihonov, Solvi AB (Sweden): Precision weed control & spot spraying 🌱Martin Braaen, Spraydrone AB (Sweden): Innovative weed detection & treatment solutions Last day to register: November 1st Language: English 🔗 Don't miss out—register now! https://bit.ly/4dtLgSO #AgriculturalWebinar #webinar #webinarAI #OPER8 #AlternativeWeedControl #EUProject #AgriculturalSustainability #HorizonEurope