🌱 Field trials for SAGROPIA on potatoes with @w-u-r.bsky.social! 🥔 (Left) Best Practice plot stayed green while nearby plots showed early blight. (Right) Our tech checks for blight. Photos: 12 days ago. #SAGROPIA #FieldTrials #Potato #AgTech #EarlyBlight #Wageningen

🌿 How do we scale biopesticides from lab to farm? In this video, Günther Brader shares how SAGROPIA is turning nature-based crop protection into field-ready solutions for European farmers. ▶️ youtu.be/-WeYJ69VQTA?... #SAGROPIA #SustainableFarming #Biocontrol #AgInnovation

🌱 Europe’s agriculture is at a turning point... and the #SAGROPIA project is pioneering bio-based solutions to protect potatoes & sugar beet — reducing non-bio-based plant protection by 50% while preserving biodiversity. 🔗 Read more: sagropia.eu/revolutioniz... #SustainableFarming #HorizonEU

We’ve hit a key milestone! #SAGROPIA has scaled up lab-scale biopesticides to industrial production while maintaining performance & cutting costs. 🌿 Field trials are now underway in 5 countries to test the results in potatoes & sugar beet. Read more 👇 sagropia.eu/from-lab-to-...

#TBT to the webinar "The Way Forward for Plant Protection," where #SAGROPIA joined other EU projects to explore sustainable crop protection solutions! 🌿🤝 Collaboration + innovation = greener farming future. Stay tuned for updates! biovexo.eu/webinar-revi...

👋 Greetings from #PotatoEurope2025! Our colleagues from @w-u-r.bsky.social are representing #SAGROPIA at Europe's foremost conference for potato cultivation & research – in Lelystad today and tomorrow 🥔

Milestone! 🎉 #SAGROPIA has submitted its P1 Report (M1–M18) 🚀 ✅ 4 new biocontrols scaled up ✅ Greenhouse & field trials advanced ✅ Promising nematicide (PL11) ✅ IPM strategies in 5 EU regions On track to cut chemical pesticides by 50% 🌱 #HorizonEurope #Sustainability #Biocontrol

How can we grow enough food without harming the planet? 🌍 #SAGROPIA’s nature-based biopesticides help protect crops sustainably! 💚 Watch our animated explainer to learn how we’re reducing synthetic pesticides and supporting farmers across Europe. youtu.be/nLOveu6MBuw?...

🌿From lab to field: #Sagropia scales up nature-based crop protection for healthier, sustainable farming 🚜 Learn how we're reducing chemical use and boosting crop resilience. Read more: sagropia.eu/from-lab-to-... #AgTech #Sustainability

👏Fellow #HorizonEU project @sagropia.bsky.social is at the forefront of innovating pest management! 👀Find out more about their integrated approach below: #Pests #PlantHealth

🚀♻️ Breaking: We're turning aluminium waste into steel! The RecAL Project with SWERIM & STENA Aluminium ran 71 large-scale tests to upcycle hazardous salt slag — powering a greener, circular economy 🌍⚙️ Read more 👉 recal-project.eu/press-releas...

Discover how SAGROPIA is revolutionizing crop protection with innovative #IntegratedPestManagement strategies! 🌱 From reducing pesticide use by 50% to developing bio-based solutions, watch Lucius Tamm explain the future of sustainable agriculture. #IPM #SustainableFarming youtu.be/7wTEZF62NkI?...

inspired by hiking thru wildflowers 🌷🌾🌻🌼✨ #pixelart

🌾New to the project or need a quick refresher? As Europe’s #rural territories experience rapid and profound transformations, the #RURALITIC journey officially began on 11–12 February in Dijon. What is the agenda for reimagining rurality?👉 www.ruralitic.eu/new/ruraliti... #HorizonEU

👇 A constant question for our projects...

On 15 October, our #HorizonEurope CAELESTIS project is organising its final event in #Madrid. Don't miss this opportunity to find out about the latest advancements achieved in #aviation through virtual prototyping, lightweight materials, and high-performance computing: rtds-group.com/news/caelest...

How do #PlantProtectionProducts leave the lab and reach real farms? 🌱🚜 It’s more than a quick test! After the lab, real field trials check if solutions handle tough crops, weather, and soils—so what works in the lab actually helps farmers. Details here: sagropia.eu/from-lab-to-...

👀 Keep an eye on #SAGROPIA’s extensive field trials rolling out in 🥔 potato and 🥤 sugar beet crops across 5 countries. Watch how these Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies stack up against conventional methods in real-world conditions. 🌱 sagropia.eu/sagropia-fie...

🌱 Europe’s #Farm2Fork strategy aims to make food systems fairer, healthier, and greener. How do we reduce pesticide use without compromising crop yields or food safety? At #SAGROPIA, we’re developing smart, low-risk, IPM-based solutions that work for farmers and the planet. 👉 sagropia.eu

🌍 Happy International Mother Earth Day! #SAGROPIA is transforming agriculture: 🧑‍🌾 50% reduction in chemical pesticides 👩‍🔬 Replacing chemicals with 13 innovative biocontrol solutions 🌱Safer crops, healthier soils, and a more sustainable future

🚀 Exciting news! SAGROPIA has launched major field trials across 🇳🇱🇫🇷🇩🇪🇵🇱🇨🇭 to advance sustainable #crop protection in potato & sugar beet farming. We're testing innovative #IPM strategies to reduce chemical use and promote eco-friendly agriculture. Follow our journey! 🌱 sagropia.eu/sagropia-fie...

🌍 Did you know? By 2030, only 33.62% of global aluminium is expected to come from recycling—leaving a huge #sustainability gap! #RecAL is driving innovation to boost recycled #aluminium, cut emissions, and build a greener future. Discover how we're closing the gap 👉 recal-project.eu/about-recal/

🌱 Exciting news: SAGROPIA has launched major field trials in NL, FR, DE, PL & CH! Over 3 years, we’re running ~30 trials for smarter IPM strategies in potatoes & sugar beets—cutting chemical use, pushing sustainable solutions, and shaping the future of EU agriculture. sagropia.eu/sagropia-fie...

🚀 #SAGROPIA launches major field trials across 5 European countries to advance sustainable crop protection! Testing innovative IPM strategies in potatoes & sugar beets, aiming to cut chemical use & boost sustainability. Learn more: sagropia.eu/sagropia-field-trials-sustainable-crop-protection

💪 Consortium partners from @w-u-r.bsky.social recently presented #SAGROPIA at the 76th International Symposium on Crop Protection in Ghent. The poster showcased their work on sustainable agriculture, highlighting the efficacy of novel biopesticides in potato and sugar beet cultivation. 🌱

How is SAGROPIA helping farmers change their pesticide use by 50%? 🌱 Watch our animated video to see how innovative biopesticides and IPM strategies are making potato & sugar beet farming more sustainable! 🎬👇 🔗 youtu.be/nLOveu6MBuw?...

How can we replace harmful pesticides with safer, sustainable options? 🌱 At #SETAC2025, Phatchari Mankong unveiled a new framework that integrates real-world field data & life cycle impacts to identify the best alternatives. sagropia.eu/sagropia-res...

We’re proud to share a new video produced by #Alumil, highlighting the recent #RecAL consortium meeting in Thessaloniki! Watch how we're advancing circular aluminium through innovation and collaboration. 🎥🌍 #RecAL #CircularEconomy Watch here: youtu.be/QQykrssaPZg

🌱 This season marks a major milestone for #SAGROPIA: our first field trials are underway across Europe! We’re testing innovative, low-risk biopesticides in potato and sugar beet crops, paving the way for a new sustainable approach to farming. Stay tuned as we gather real-world data #HorizonEurope

🌍 Happy International Mother Earth Day! #SAGROPIA is transforming agriculture: 🧑‍🌾 50% reduction in chemical pesticides 👩‍🔬 Replacing chemicals with 13 innovative biocontrol solutions 🌱Safer crops, healthier soils, and a more sustainable future

🎥 Watch the webinar on the future of plant protection in @horizoneu.bsky.social , featuring insights from #SAGROPIA, @biovexo.bsky.social & more 🌱🔬 Hosted by #NextGenBioPest, the session spotlighted sustainable pest control & biopesticide innovation. 📺 youtu.be/9ytI99yh25c

🌿🌱 Discover how #IPMWorks is transforming agriculture by reducing pesticide use & enhancing biodiversity. With projects like IPMWorks & #SAGROPIA, Europe is moving toward a greener future. Find out more about sustainable farming practices with us... sagropia.eu/promoting-su...

Check out this blog post on the trials we performed at WUR Plant Breeding group in the EU #SAGROPIA project. We tested the effect of some new alternatives to current pesticides on aphids and Colorado Potato Beetle.

🚜🌿 Lab trials at @w-u-r.bsky.social have been testing some new alternatives to current pesticides! #SAGROPIA is exploring innovative solutions to protect crops while reducing chemical use. Learn more 🔗 sagropia.eu/sustainable-alternatives-pesticides-trials-wur #SustainableAgriculture

Ευχαριστώ! 🇬🇷 A huge thank you to #CERTH & @AlumilSA for hosting three days of discussion marking phenomenal progress towards #CircularAluminium ♻️ for the third Consortium Meeting for #RecAL!

🔁HorizonMagazine #EUfunded researchers are harnessing the power of AI to help ease the flow of people and traffic in Europe’s cities, making urban living both safer and greener. 🛡️ Discover how this sustainable approach is supporting urban planning for the future ➡️ bit.ly/4bDvlSJ

What's new in the world of #EUFunding, #policy and #innovation? Find out in our latest monthly newsletter by our communication expert @tristanbath.bsky.social: www.linkedin.com/pulse/rtds-n... #EU #Research #Funding #Insights

🧑‍🌾Exciting news in the world of biocontrol! #CertisBiologicals are leading the way with innovative solutions like NemaClean, which uses Purpureocillium lilacinum to control nematodes Learn how biocontrol is shaping the future of agriculture: www-certisbio-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cert...

📽️ Excited to share the second part of our insightful interview with alessandro gentini, Head of Engineering at Teseco Bonifiche, focusing on their vital work at the #Colleferro site 👉https://youtu.be/Jyg4ZSwyqP8 #MIBIREM #bioremediation #EnvironmentalEngineering @rtds-group.bsky.social

🚜🌱 New pesticides in action! @w-u-r.bsky.social is testing sustainable alternative plant protection products as part of #SAGROPIA. Promising results are emerging—what could this mean for the future of farming? 🌍 Read more sagropia.eu/sustainable-... @rtds-group.bsky.social @agroscope.bsky.social

🤝Shaping the future of plant protection! Our team joined a recent webinar this week. with other @horizoneu.bsky.social projects to discuss innovative approaches like IPM. Keep an eye out for the full recording of the session... #SAGROPIA #PlantProtection #Sustainability @biovexo.bsky.social

Thank you to everyone who participated in the #webinar 'The Way Forward for Plant Protection - Agricultural Research in Horizon Europe'. Your #insights are highly appreciated! Follow BIOVEXO's work on combating Xylella at www.biovexo.eu or right here on Bluesky @sagropia.bsky.social

🚀 Unveiling: our explainer video!🎥 Discover how #SAGROPIA is pioneering sustainable agriculture by integrating 13 low-risk #biopesticides into #IPM strategies for potato and sugar beet crops. Watch now 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLOv...

Join us for "The Way Forward for Plant Protection" webinar on March 4th! 🌿 Discussing agricultural research in Horizon Europe w/ @NextGenBioPest & partners. Join the discussion! Register 👉 bit.ly/4hpMfWV #PlantProtection #HorizonEurope #SAGROPIAa

US tariffs on #aluminium imports are rising! 🚨 How will this impact Europe? Our new article explores the challenges & how @RecAL_Project is boosting self-reliance through circular solutions. Learn about the RecAL Hub & more! ➡️ recal-project.eu/tariffs-alum... #circulareconomy #HorizonEurope

🔁 Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking 📢 Express your interest in joining our working group on primary producers! It aims to ensure that the #agricultural, #forestry, and #fisheries sectors benefit from their involvement in innovative #biobased value chains. Deadline: 28 Feb, 12:00 More ⤵️

🚜🌍 How can innovation shape a more sustainable, resilient EU agri-food system? The #SAGROPIA project explores the future of European agriculture with agroecology, digital tools & policy insights. 🔎 Read our latest blog: sagropia.eu/pioneering-s... #SustainableFarming #HorizonEU #EUFarmToFork

🌱 Thank you to @ec.europa.eu for making yesterday's PPP Workshop a success! We’re thrilled to have participated and presented SAGROPIA – our initiative to advance sustainable crop protection and reduce pesticide dependency.