NOVATERRA Project Final Event

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Results and highlights towards more sustainable Mediterranean vineyards and olive groves

The event will cover the project highlights and conclusions achieved during a 4-year collaborative research focused on developing integrated novel strategies for reducing the use and impact of pesticides, towards sustainable Mediterranean vineyards and olive groves. 22 partners from 6 different countries in Europe and very diverse backgrounds have joined forces to develop and test alternative plant protection products (biopesticides and biocontrol agents), smart farming techniques (DSS and platforms) and soil management strategies for improving crop health. The event will cover the solutions from a multi-actor approach and will count on the presence of a panel of experts to discuss the future of sustainable strategies for crop management, influence on policymaking and networking opportunities for future collaborative research.

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*There will be simultaneous translation into Spanish - English

Wednesday, 26th June - IRTA Torre Marimon - Caldes de Montbui

08:00 h Bus Pick up in Castelldefels (Hotel SB Bcn Events Castelldefels) and transportation to IRTA TORRE MARIMON

09:30 - 09:45 h Arrival and quick welcome coffee

09:45 - 10:00 h Institutional welcome and introduction. Josep Usall - IRTA General Manager

Session 1: NOVATERRA Results and highlights

10:00 h - 10:15 h WP1. Comprehensive initial diagnosis for a holistic picture of the contentious pesticides, use-impact and alternatives’ acceptance Laura Reyes, María Isabel Cisneros- VITAGORA // 10:15 - 10:45 h WP2. Testing of new alternative plant protection products: biopesticides, biocontrol agents, innovative adjuvants and formulations Maria Torné and Task Leaders- CORTEVA // 10:45 h - 11:15 h WP3. Development of a ready-to-use smart farming platform for crop protection management Emilio Gil, Fran Garcia and Task Leaders- UPC // 11:15 h - 11:30 h Q&A WP1-WP3

Coffe Break

12:00 h - 12:30 h - WP4. New soil management strategies for improving crop health with less chemicals Giorgia Fedele, Vittorio Rossi and Task Leaders - UCSC // 12:30 h - 13:00 h WP5. Validation and impact evaluation of integrated global solutions for an effective and adapted IPM strategyZein Kallas and IRTA- CREDA, IRTA // 13:00 h - 13:15 h WP6. Market compliance, exploitation plan and after-life project set-up strategy Valentina Manstretta- HORTA // 13:15 h - 13:45 h WP7. Communications, dissemination and exploitation of results Julie Bolle- EBS // 13:45 h - 14:00 h Q&A WP4-WP7

Lunch Break

Session 2: Roundtables and experts panel

15:30 h - 17:00 h Roundtable discussion: “Innovation in vineyards and olive groves: Challenges and Opportunities” José María Ayuso, Vineyards and Projects Manager; Jaume Boixadera, Soil Scientist and Agronomist Ignacio Segura, Olive Oil Consultancy; Miguel Abad, Technical Consultant in Oliviculture and Olive Growing and Oil Technology. Moderated by: David Pozo (IRTA)

17:00 h - 18:00 h Bus Pick up and return to Castelldefels (Hotel SB Bcn Events Castelldefels)

Thursday, 27th June - AGROPOLIS (Viladecans) and EEABB-UPC (Castelldefels)

09:00 h Bus Pick up in Castelldefels (Hotel SB Bcn Events Castelldefels) and transportation to AGROPOLIS

09:00 h - 09:15 h Arrival

Session 1: NOVATERRA Demo and workshop

09:15 h - 10:30 h Demo of NOVATERRA actions in AGROPOLIS Emilio Gil & colleagues - Emilio Gil & Fran Garcia - UPC

Coffe Break

11:00 h Bus Pick up in Viladecans and transportation to UPC Castelldefels

Session 2: NOVATERRA Data Management

11:30 h 12:00 h Data Management Workshop and reminder Carme Reverté - IRTA

Session 3: NOVATERRA Policymaking debate

12:00 h - 13:30 h Roundtable discussion: “The future of the European Green Deal in terms of Plant Protection Products and their sustainable application” Alejandro García-Gasco, Expert in European Agricultural Policy and Winegrower; Joan Cavall, National Coordinator of Unió de Pagesos; Eloi Montcada, Clúster Manager in INNOVI; Fabienne Mönning, AEPLA Public Affairs Spokesperson. Moderated by: David Pozo (IRTA)

Session 4: Networking & Clustering Lunch

13:30 h - 14:00 h Brief presentation on upcoming calls for funding Federica Farabegoli & Irene Solé - ARTICA

14:00 h -14:30 h CLUSTERING LUNCH Clustering Event - networking with other projects Partners and other invited researchers will participate in a networking event to assess common interests and potential research collaboration opportunities.