🇮🇹 Taking off here at the University of Modena for the 5th #ConsortiumMeeting of RecAL project! As this #HorizonEurope project heads into its final phase, there are dozens of results, huge amounts of technological progress, and further R&D opportunities to be discussed. Stay tuned... and ciao!
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Sustainable agriculture through novel pesticides using an integrated approach. A Horizon Europe project with 10 project partners. Its focus is on IPM focusing on potato & sugarbeet in Europe.
How did plant protection regulation in the EU evolve? From early pesticide restrictions to today’s framework under Regulation 1107/2009, the rules have changed significantly, and so has the need for effective biological and low-risk alternatives Read our latest article: sagropia.eu/a-brief-hist...
A Brief History of Plant Protection Product Regulation in the EU • SAGROPIA
A historical and forward-looking overview of EU plant protection product regulation, tracing its evolution from early pesticide restrictions to the current regulatory framework under Regulation (EC) N...
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Sandrine Troussieux from #Amoéba presented on the AXPERA biofungicide at #ACSFall in Chicago. This is one of the key biosolutions we are testing in the #SAGROPIA project to advance sustainable pest management. Photos from the session below. #AgTech #Biopesticides
🇪🇺 For decades, the EU has worked to protect crops while safeguarding health and environment. But as projects like ours signal a shift to biological alternatives, how ready are regulations for change? Read the history and our vision for the future sagropia.eu/a-brief-hist...
A Brief History of Plant Protection Product Regulation in the EU • SAGROPIA
A historical and forward-looking overview of EU plant protection product regulation, tracing its evolution from early pesticide restrictions to the current regulatory framework under Regulation (EC) N...
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How do we move from chemical pesticides to sustainable biosolutions? In this interview, Eric from #Rovensa explains how SAGROPIA field trials are testing innovative pest and disease management solutions for potato and sugar beet crops. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Gl... #FieldTrials #Biosolutions
Replacing Chemicals with Biosolutions: SAGROPIA's Field Trials Explained
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Catch our partner Sandrine Troussieux (#Amoéba) at #ACSFall2026 in Chicago! She will present " #AXPERA: An innovative dual-mode-of-action biofungicide for sustainable pest management." 📅 Aug 26 ⏰ 3:45 pm CDT 📍 Room S502a, McCormick Place @acs.org #AgTech
We are thrilled to see #SAGROPIA featured in the Spring 2026 #BAWDigest! 🌱 Read about our latest advancements in sustainable agriculture and spring field trials on page 36. Check out the full article here: online.fliphtml5.com/jycuv/BAW-Di... #AgriTech #EUResearch
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Ditch the chemicals, keep the yield? 🌱🥔 That’s the exact challenge we are tackling in the #SAGROPIA project. In our latest video, Eric Ferré (@RovensaNext) breaks down some field trial results for potato & sugar beet across Europe.🎥 Watch it here: youtu.be/A1GlVhU1Ayc?...
Replacing Chemicals with Biosolutions: SAGROPIA's Field Trials Explained
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Mixing biological crop protection might not create a "magic mixture," but new #SAGROPIA research shows high compatibility! 🌱 Products can be safely layered without crop harm, allowing farmers to build smarter, flexible IPM systems. sagropia.eu/mix-match-wh... #SustainableFarming #IPM #CropProtection
Secondary aluminium is vital for Europe's green transition, but scrap leakage and downcycling remain major hurdles. 📉 The missing link? Trusted data sharing. 🤝 Discover how the #RecAL Dataspace is securely connecting the supply chain to close the loop! ♻️💡 🔗 👉 recal-project.eu/circular-alu...
Circular aluminium needs trusted data sharing • RecAL Project
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Can combining biological crop protection solutions improve pest and disease control? 🧪 #SAGROPIA researchers explored this question in potato and sugar beet crops. The answer is nuanced, but the insights help shape sustainable crop protection strategies. sagropia.eu/mix-match-wh...
Mix & Match: What We Can Learn from Combining Biological Crop Protection Solutions • SAGROPIA
Recent work within the SAGROPIA project examined combinations of biological crop protection solutions against a range of important crop pests and diseases.
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Did you know the EU grows enough potatoes and sugar beet to cover Belgium? 🥔🇧🇪 Over 3 mil hectares are dedicated to these crops across Europe, almost exactly Belgium’s surface area. 🚜🇪🇺 We're developing integrated pest management strategies to make cultivation more sustainable in Europe.
Great to see Carlos Bernardes from #RovensaNext showcasing the #SAGROPIA project at the European Congress of Entomology! 🪲🌿 @irbi-tours.bsky.social Thank you to everyone who stopped by the poster to learn more and engage in these important conversations about our work! #ECE2026 #Entomology
TODAY! We are presenting at #ECE2026 (@irbi-tours.bsky.social) in Tours, France! 🪲🇫🇷 Catch #Rovensa presenting #SAGROPIA during Poster Session 2 today to discuss our latest research and solutions. Poster: W400 🔗 www.ece2026.org #Entomology #SustainableAgriculture #HorizonEurope #Research
🗞️ The newest edition of the SAGROPIA newsletter is out! We're at Month 30 and moving from development to deployment. Read about our latest trials, recent events, and more 👉 bit.ly/4vuwPYk 🌍🥔 #Biocontrol #Agriculture #SAGROPIA
How do we actually achieve a 50% reduction in chemical pesticides across Europe? 🤔 We recently took the stage at #BioAgTech 2026 in Valencia. Watch more of our presentations and see what the future of integrated pest management looks like: youtu.be/v-d0cUZTuUY?...
Changing Crop Protection with Biological Solutions | SAGROPIA @ BioAgTech 2026, Valencia
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Congrats to @w-u-r.bsky.social partner Misghina Goitom Teklu for representing #SAGROPIA at #ESN36! 🇳🇱 He shared promising #bionematicide results & chaired a session on non-chemical control. Lots of optimism for how biologicals will perform in the field! 🌱 #Nematology www.esn2026.nl
Recap from #BioAgTechWorld! 🌍 Ana Babic (@rtds-group.bsky.social) Jose Carvalho & Annabelle Gilgen discuss biological solutions & #IPM for EU crops. 🌱 Biopesticide trends 🚜 Biocontrol access 🔬 New field trials Thanks to Global BioAg Alliances! Watch: youtu.be/v-d0cUZTuUY #SAGROPIA #BioControl
Changing Crop Protection with Biological Solutions | SAGROPIA @ BioAgTech 2026, Valencia
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👩🌾 The SAGROPIA Spring 2026 Field Trials are live! We are testing biopesticides on sugar beets and 🥔 potatoes across five European countries to cut chemical pesticide use by 50%. Also – join us tomorrow at Farmer's Day in Grange-Verney, Switzerland sagropia.eu/spring-2026-...
SAGROPIA’s Spring 2026 Field Trials Enter Active Phase Across Europe • SAGROPIA
SAGROPIA is pleased to report that the 2026 field trials have officially commenced. Across five European nations. Researchers and agronomists have begun extensive on-site testing on both sugar beet an...
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You can now stream the whole thing too! 👇 youtu.be/wuCTGkqQcX4?...
Potato Consortium International Day of Potato Webinar 2026
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🥔 For #InternationalDayofPotato2026, SAGROPIA & 5 Horizon Europe projects united for sustainable crop protection. Bert Evenhuis shared our field trials on bio-fungicides & IPM strategies against potato blight. 🔗 sagropia.eu/potato-webin... #SAGROPIA #HorizonEurope
🥔 For #InternationalDayofPotato2026, SAGROPIA & 5 Horizon Europe projects united for sustainable crop protection. Bert Evenhuis shared our field trials on bio-fungicides & IPM strategies against potato blight. 🔗 sagropia.eu/potato-webin... #SAGROPIA #HorizonEurope
Advancing Potato Health: SAGROPIA and Horizon Europe Innovations at the International Day of Potato Webinar • SAGROPIA
Last Friday, the SAGROPIA project participated in a joint webinar for International Day of Potato 2026. Organized by IPMorama, the event brought together six EU-funded research and innovation initiati...
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🥔 Don't miss Dr.ir. Bert Evenhuis of @w-u-r.bsky.social and @sagropia.bsky.social on #InternationalDayOfPotato! 🌍 He'll represent us tomorrow at the #PotatoDay webinar exploring Sustainable Solutions for Potato Health 📅 29 May 2026 🕙 10:00 CEST 💻 Online us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Bio-based solutions aren't just the future of European farming—they’re a necessity right now. 🌾 The SAGROPIA team visited the BioAgWorld Congress last month. Here’s our quick take on the biggest innovations shaping agricultural resilience: sagropia.eu/securing-eur...
Securing Europe’s Agricultural Future: Resilience and Innovation at BioAgWorld • SAGROPIA
SAGROPIA reports from the BioAgWorld conference in Valencia, where they presented a poster detailing their ongoing research. The event provided an invaluable opportunity to network with a diverse arra...
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The SAGROPIA team just returned from #BioAgWorld in Valencia! 🌍 We presented our latest research on replacing chemical pesticides with bio-based solutions for Europe's row crops. Read our blog for insights on regulatory shifts, innovations & more! 👇 sagropia.eu/securing-eur...
Securing Europe’s Agricultural Future: Resilience and Innovation at BioAgWorld • SAGROPIA
SAGROPIA reports from the BioAgWorld conference in Valencia, where they presented a poster detailing their ongoing research. The event provided an invaluable opportunity to network with a diverse array of biocontrol and biostimulant companies from around the globe.
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Day 2 at #BioAgWorld ! 🥔🌱 The #SAGROPIA poster fits in well with today's focus on sustainable agriculture. Good to meet with the community here in Valencia and discuss practicalities of reducing chemical pesticide use in the EU. Drop by if you're around! 🤝 #BioAgWorld2026
We’re presenting at the #BioAgTech World Congress in Valencia this week! 🌍🌱 The SAGROPIA project is dedicated to scaling up nature-based crop protection. Stop by our poster to see how we are integrating low-risk biologicals into IPM strategies for row crops like potato and sugar beet.
Moving from chemical pesticides to sustainable farming! 🌱 Discover how Horizon Europe projects are using AI & smart biopesticides to shape the future of agriculture. Read our new webinar report: sagropia.eu/from-detecti... #AgriTech #HorizonEU
From Detection to Decision: Shaping the Future of Pest Management in Europe (Webinar Report) • SAGROPIA
Hosted by NextGenBioPest, a clustering webinar titled "From Detection to Decision: Building the Next Generation of Sustainable Pest and Chemical Risk Management in Europe" brought together a diverse g...
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🌍 SAGROPIA is heading to Valencia for the #BioAgTech World Congress 2026! 🇪🇸 Come check out our poster to see how we’re working to reduce chemical pesticides by 50% in European potato & sugar beet crops. 🌱🔬 🔗 sagropia.eu/event/baw-bi... #BAW2026 #SustainableAgriculture
BAW-BioAG World Congress • SAGROPIA
A leading global congress "by the BioAg industry for the BioAg industry," focusing on biostimulants, biofertilizers, and integrated pest management (IPM) to drive innovation and share strategies.
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Exciting news from our partners at Technical University of Denmark! 📢 A new framework for Function-Based Pesticide Substitution is out... It offers a quantitative approach to safely replacing hazardous pesticides, protecting human & ecosystem health. 🌍🌿 Read here: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Framework for Function-Based Pesticide Substitution
Agricultural pesticides can harm humans and the environment, with many current-use pesticides being highly hazardous. Substituting hazardous pesticides with less impactful alternatives comes with chal...
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