Oper-8

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July is a perfect time for demo event. 🤗 Here we see farmers and agronomists, industry representatives and scientific researchers joining a demonstration event of the Ecorobotix ARA precision smart sprayer in carrots.🥕🥕🥕 The event was held by ADAS and VCS (Vegetable Consulting Services UK Ltd) 👉Read more about the event and about Ecorobotix ARA! https://bit.ly/4cuOpBq #OPER8 #AlternativeWeedControl #EUProject #AgriculturalSustainability #horizoneurope

😊Engaged audience at the Groundswell farming festival in UK. 🌾ADAS and the Organic Research Centre ran a session at Groundswell farming festival, which was part of the wider programme of demonstration days within the Oper8 project. The session was well attended with around 300 people joining us for what turned out to be an informative session that generated a host of excellent questions from a very engaged audience. Dr Lynn Tatnell from ADAS chaired the session and saw the audience got to hear from the very well regarded weed biologist Dr Stephen Moss and CEO for Althorp Estate Garth Clark. 🧐Keep an eye out on the Oper8 knowledge hub for a video recording of this session, which will be coming soon. Read more about the event: https://bit.ly/4d7fJH2 #OPER8 #AlternativeWeedControl #EUProject #AgriculturalSustainability #horizoneurope #GroundswellFarmingFestival

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🤝 Working together for change and growth 🤝 We send a big thank you to our sister projects, all of which share our vision of making a meaningful contribution. Together, we enrich each other and our target groups with innovative results and foster a community of growth and learning. 🫶 👉Projects we cooperate with: PestNu, IPM Decisions, CLIMED - FRUIT, EU-FarmBook, Agricology, FarmPEP, D4AgEcol project, Fortuna, Good agroecology for weeds, ICAERUS EU Read more about our Sister projects: https://lnkd.in/dzpj3tEP

📌 At #Oper8Project, we are dedicated to providing a rich inventory of resources on alternative weed control methods. Dive into our well-organized categories under the Integrated Weed Management framework: 1️⃣ Direct Control 2️⃣ Field and Soil Management 3️⃣ Cultivar Choice and Crop Establishment 4️⃣ Diverse Cropping System 5️⃣ Monitoring and Evaluation Visit our Inventory & Join us on the journey to innovative and effective weed control: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dBDb_H6y #Agriculture #WeedControl #SustainableFarming #Oper8 

📣Say Hello to ICAERUS, a sister project who is dedicated to exploring the multipurpose applications of drones in agriculture, forestry, and rural communities. The ICAERUS project focuses on five specific drone applications, each addressing crucial sectoral and societal needs across Europe’s diverse rural landscape. Our aim is to identify associated risks and added values, providing a comprehensive understanding of drones’ potential impact and benefits as multi-purpose vehicles.🌱🌍🤝 👉Read more about our other sister projects: https://bit.ly/3IC5WuJ #icaerus #sisterprojects #alternativeweedcontrol #oper8 #euproject #horizoneurope #agriculturalsustainability #agriology

Semeadura de plantas de cobertura na entressafra, investimento ou custo❓ 💸Muitos acham que é custo investir numa planta de cobertura após a colheita da safra de verão, pois não veem benefícios diretos, ou seja, não é uma cultura que vou colher e comercializar. 📈Mas e a longo prazo, quais os principais benefícios que esse cultivo de entressafra pode trazer, segue alguns pontos: - estrutura física do solo; - diminuição de erosão; - maior supressão das plantas daninhas, principalmente as de difícil controle; - menor risco de infecção de doenças; - melhor ambiente para a microbiota do solo… 💰São inúmeros os benefícios que a cobertura de solo pode trazer, principalmente a longo prazo. #agro

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Tests of spreading green waste (composted for 1 month) under the vine rows. 🎯 Objective: create a mulch 20 cm thick to prevent weeds, preserve soil moisture and provide organic matter. The tests were carried out in partnership with RABAUD, SYNDICAT MIXTE DECOSET and Institut français de la vigne et du vin (IFV) at Chateau Lafite (Haute Garonne) in France. #Oper8 #weedcontrol #sustainableviticulture #alternatives #circulareconomy