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And with todays drop of fruit from experimental plots, we mark the end of another summer program of Horticulture research by Nutrien Ag Solutions. So what have we achieved? The outcomes in grapevines alone have been epic! We have looked at new insecticide actives for long tail mealybug for use in wine and table grapes. We evaluated integration of predator insects in sequence with insecticide sprays to assess safety and determine the value of strategies for lifecycle interference across mealybug generations within a growing season. We have looked at biological compatiabilty of new fungicide options for powdery mildew in vines. Critical information to allow sound commercial program creation. We overlaid new botrytis chemistry with crop development stages and canopy structure to showcase critical variables we can influence when targeting botrytis cinerea in grapes. We have looked at safety and biological compatibility of new chemistry combinations for downy mildew, botrytis and powdery mildew in vines. Nutrien Ag Solutions - Australia

We are pleased to invite you to attend The 3rd International Laâyoune Forum on Biosaline and Arid Land Agriculture, which will take place in #Morocco from May 20 to 22, 2025. This event will bring together #experts and #stakeholders in the field of #agriculture to discuss key #challenges and #innovations in #saline and #arid #land agriculture. The forum will feature the following sessions: 1. Salinity problem: Global state of the art 2. Salinity mapping and characterization 3. Crop responses to salinity and water stress 4. Breeding and genetic improvement of crops under marginal environments 5. Agricultural water management in marginal environments 6. Agricultural use of soil amendments, fertilization, and microbial associations 7. Best cropping practices to cope with abiotic stress 8. Crop valorization and value chain development 9. Food-water-energy nexus in marginal environments 10. Climate change and sustainability aspects 11. Socio-economic and policy aspects related to agriculture in saline and arid regions I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Organizing Committee for allowing me to be part of the Scientific Committee for this significant event. UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia UCAM HiTech UCAM-Innova We encourage all interested parties to join us for this important event, which aims to promote #sustainableagricultural practices in #challengingenvironments. Abdelaziz HIRICH UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Jose A Hernandez Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura (CEBAS - CSIC) SUSTAIN COST Action Pim van Tongeren Katarzyna (Kate) Negacz

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🌿 President Mattina's Study Visit Highlight: Exclusive Interview with Prof. Cinzia Montemurro on NGT 🍇   🎤 During a recent study visit in Italy, a standout moment was an exclusive interview featuring Prof. Cinzia Montemurro at the Università degli Studi di Bari. This interview, a significant part of the president's tour, delved into the transformative role of New Genomic Techniques (#NGT) in agriculture and collaboration in Agricultural innovation 🌱   Key Insights from Prof. Montemurro:   🧬 NGT's Impact on Plant Breeding: Prof. Montemurro's expert insights into how NGT is reshaping traditional breeding techniques. 🍇 Vine Genetic Improvements in Apulia: Discussion on the region's leading-edge efforts in developing seedless grape varieties, optimally adapted to local environments. 🤝 Collaboration in Agricultural Innovation: Highlighting the involvement of local entrepreneurs and the scientific community, including Sinagri's use of Marker Assisted Selection (MAS) for fast tracking the evaluation of seedless traits. 🌾 Sustainable Agricultural Practices: Emphasizing the expansion of breeding programs to include traits offering resistance to phytopathogenic fungi, promoting eco-friendly farming methods. 🌳 Olive Variety Preservation in Apulia: Insights into biodiversity conservation projects, such as safeguarding over 200 olive varieties, exemplifying the balance between genetic advancement and traditional variety conservation. 🎥 Missed the visit? Catch Prof. Montemurro's in-depth interview in the video. A highly recommended watch for professionals and enthusiasts in the fields of plant breeding and variety protection.     #PlantVarietyRights #CPVO #NGT #AgricultureInnovation #SustainableFarming 🌍

From Flower to Nut: Understanding the Almond's Growth Journey 🌸 Take a visual tour through the stages of almond development showcased in this beautiful image. This almond tree, grown in the tranquil landscapes of Azilal, demonstrates the careful progression from flower to nut. Our research, in partnership with Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (Maroc) explores the detailed science behind almond cultivation. #AlmondResearch #INRA #biotechnology

#Events | 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗬 📸 📸 On September 10th, we attended an exciting Open Field Day in Tarquinia, Italy, promoted by United Genetics Italia S.p.A., Scarabelli Irrigazione, Vivaio Zannoli a Tarquinia and DXAS Agricultural Technology. The theme of the event was 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 with the help of 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, using the innovative 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 application. This system enables optimized and precise fertigation management for industrial tomatoes, maximizing efficiency and minimizing wasted resources. The event was attended by several growers and agricultural technicians, who were able to learn about the advantages of this technology and share experiences on best practices in agricultural production. #DXAS #CropScope #UnitedGenetics #ScarabelliIrrigazione #ArtificialIntelligence #ProcessingTomato

#SaveTheDate and register to attend the first Agroecology Transformative Partnership Platform (TPP) Dialogue 🌿 This hands-on and topic-specific interactive workshop aims to share and co-create knowledge. 💬 The first Dialogue will start from the FAO High Level Panel of Experts (HLPE) definition of transdisciplinary science and analyse both challenges and best practices from a suite of Agroecology TPP's projects on doing science differently 💡 📅11 July 2024 🕑 14:00 - 17:00 CEST 🔗More 👉 https://lnkd.in/eU4ZdbRS #agroecology #foodsystemstransformation #transdisciplinarity #aeTPP Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères CIFOR-ICRAF

One of Levity's key research focuses is on the impact of LimiN stabilised amine chemistry, found in our Lono products, on the phenotype of crops. Our research shows that Lono has been scientifically proven to improve the phenotype of cereal crops, which is a critical building block for crop yield. Check out this video for key findings from one of our many research papers. #sustainableagriculture #cropscience #innovation

The members of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists IFAJ are meeting in #Switzerland this year! At the IFAJ Congress 2024 in Interlaken, Eva Reinhard, head of Agroscope, gives an insight into Agroscope's systems research. As research and production are becoming more demanding and more complex, combining several methods with a partial effect is essential. Consumers also influence the environmental impact. An optimised #diet can protect the #environment as shows our research. Innovations such as new breeding methods for disease-resistant varieties or research into possible new nutrient resources such as #microalgae are also important. Thanks for the interesting exchange and the insights into agricultural systems from all over the world! #IFAJ2024 IFAJ Congress 2024 Switzerland