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InnovPlantProtect launches new website to mark 7 years of activity

O InnovPlantProtect (InPP), Collaborative Laboratory specializing in biological and digital solutions for crop protection, aligned with the emerging challenges of agriculture, will launch its new institutional website on January 24th, on a symbolic date marking 7 years working in the agricultural sector.

This launch is part of a phase of institutional evolution and consolidation InPP, reinforcing its strategy of proximity to the sector, clarity in the communication of its competencies and affirmation as a strategic partner for companies, producers, associations and public bodies.

An even clearer, more up-to-date and sector-oriented platform

With a renewed structure and a more intuitive browsing experience, the new website features:

  • an area of Services and Products completely reorganized, which facilitates access to specialized services, laboratory capabilities and biological and digital solutions developed by InPP, as well as to a updated catalog of services and biosolutions;
  • more complete institutional content that reinforces transparency, scientific rigor and CoLAB's mission;
  • a clearer presentation of scientific skills and research areas, highlighting the impact of the work carried out by InPP's multidisciplinary teams.

New image, same mission - but reinforced

The launch of the website is accompanied by the implementation of InnovPlantProtect's new visual identity, This reflects the maturity of CoLAB and its future ambitions.

The new image - accompanied by the slogan “Innovate together. Protect better.” - reflects InPP's ongoing commitment to:

  • Developing new generation biological and digital solutions;
  • Promoting safer, more innovative and more productive agriculture;
  • Strengthen collaboration and partnership with the agricultural sector and the innovation ecosystem.

A new phase for InPP

The digital and visual renovation is part of a broader strategy of maturity and consolidation, Through this initiative, InPP aims to strengthen its role as a scientific and technological partner for the agricultural sector in applied research and the development of crop protection solutions.

According to António Saraiva, InPP's executive director: “This new website isn't just a digital revamp - it's a reflection of the ambition we have for our future and how we want to communicate with the sector. We want every visitor to understand the purpose that drives us: to create innovative solutions that protect crops, boost productivity and contribute to more sustainable agricultural systems. InPP is entering a new phase, with a clearer, more accessible identity aligned with the real needs of agriculture and a renewed commitment to real impact on the ground.”

Available from January 24th

The new InnovPlantProtect website will be available from January 24th at: https://iplantprotect.pt/

2026 begins with new InnovPlantProtect features

The start of a new year also marks a new cycle for InnovPlantProtect. In 2026, InPP enters a phase of evolution and consolidation, with several new features that reinforce its position as a strategic partner for the intelligent transformation of agriculture.

Over the next few months, initiatives, content and tools will be presented that reflect the work carried out by our teams in the areas of applied research, biological solutions, specialized services and digital innovation.

The first step in this new phase will be presented in the next January 24th, InnovPlantProtect is celebrating the date 7 years in business at the service of the agricultural sector.

Until then, we continue to prepare a range of new products that reflect our mission to promote safer, more innovative and more productive agriculture.

Stay tuned. What's coming is just the beginning.

Sustainability that Generates Value: InPP debates the role of ESG in the future of the fruit and vegetable sector

InnovPlantProtect (InPP) was present at the conference “Building value together”, organized by our associate FNOP - National Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations.

InPP's executive director, António Saraiva, moderated the panel “Sustainability that generates value: The role of ESG in the future of the sector”, which included interventions from Catarina Pinto Correia (VdA), Cristina Câmara (APED), Filipa Saldanha (Crédito Agrícola), Joana Oom de Sousa (Sovena) and Rui Veríssimo Baptista (Companhia das Lezírias).

The opening session was given by Domingos dos Santos, president of FNOP and a member of CoLAB's Board of Directors of our CoLAB.

The meeting brought together producer organizations, farmers, companies, experts and political decision-makers to discuss the current challenges and look to the future of the national fruit and vegetable sector.

With the participation of national and international experts, the conference was a privileged space for sharing experiences and strategic reflection, focusing on the organization of production and the role of public policies in promoting sustainable growth.

Congratulations to FNOP for the initiative and the ability to bring together a panel of excellent speakers, making this conference a relevant and topical milestone for the sector.

Image credits: Voz do Campo magazine

FNOP Event

EVENTS

Technologies and innovations in potato production to be debated this Wednesday in Elvas

The information campaign on “Technologies and Innovations in Potato Production” takes place this Wednesday October 30th, at the INIAV Auditorium in Elvas. The event, organized by Porbatata, with the support of InnovPlantProtect (InPP), will be attended by several researchers from the collaborative laboratory (CoLAB) who will present and discuss the latest technological innovations and solutions aimed at optimizing the productivity and sustainability of potato cultivation, as well as the presence of the company Ceres Imaging.

With innovative monitoring and control solutions Ceres AI will contribute an advanced vision of the future of potato production, helping the sector to face the challenges more efficiently.

The action aims to explore the themes of biotechnological breeding, resistance to and monitoring and control of pests and diseases. The program will feature presentations by Pedro Fevereiro, CoLAB's executive director, Cláudia Rato da Silva, researcher, and Ilaria Marengo and Ricardo Ramiro, department directors.

The initiative is aimed at professionals in the production, processing and marketing of agricultural products and will be a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends and challenges impacting the sector.

The initiative is co-financed by the PDR2020.

If you haven't registered yet, check out the full program and make sure you're there here.

We're counting on your presence!

InPP and AI4LeafHopper project featured in Vida Rural magazine

In Vida Rural magazine, an article entitled “Revolutionizing agriculture with sustainable innovation and advanced technology” features interviews with InnovPlantProtect (InPP) researcher Nuno Faria, the director of the Pest and Disease Monitoring and Diagnosis department, iLaria Marengo, and the executive director of the collaborative laboratory, Pedro Fevereiro, and highlights the work carried out by CoLAB, as well as the AI4LeafHopper project.

“The focus of the project was to integrate advanced technology, such as drones and risk prediction models based on artificial intelligence, to monitor and prevent damage caused by the [green leafhopper] pest in vineyards in advance,” explains iLaria Marengo.

Regarding the results achieved in Portugal so far by AI4LeafHopper, the department director reveals: “We've already put the drone into flight and tested our forecasting model with this year's data.” The project began in April and has been divided into three phases. It is currently in the development phase, and in the final stage the aim is to present the developed solutions to the market, benefiting not only the participating producers, but potentially others in the Mediterranean region and beyond.

Read the full article in the file below.

The AI4Leafhopper project, led by InPP and in partnership with Reynolds Wine Growers and João Portugal Ramos, was one of the six winners of the 1st edition of the PULL applications of the ICAERUS Horizon Europe program, in the “Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Challenges” category.

Are you curious about this project? Find out all the details here.