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Imagine a future where drones and artificial intelligence work together to protect your vineyards. That's what the AI4Leafhopper project is making a reality!

Manisha Sirsat, a researcher on the AI4Leafhopper team, has developed two artificial intelligence models that analyze the aerial images captured by our latest generation drone... and these models make it possible:

  • geolocation of each vine
  • to know if there are vine failures
  • quickly identify “sick” vines”
  • optimize the application of treatments

The result? Growers can have a detailed view of the health of their vineyards, detect problems early and make more informed decisions.

Find out all about it here.

AI4Leafhopper is a project led by InPP and funded by the ICAERUS Horizon Europe program, which began in April 2024 and ended on April 30 with a final meeting involving the six European projects approved in the 1st edition of the ICAERUS program's PULL applications. The project team presented the AI-based models for detecting and monitoring the impact of the green leafhopper on vineyards.

The AI4Leafhopper project, InnovPlantProtect used a state-of-the-art drone to monitor the impact of the green leafhopper in the vineyards of our partners Reynolds Wine Growers and João Portugal Ramos. Although the results show that this advanced technology is more effective at detecting attacks at advanced stages, we are excited about the potential of this tool to provide valuable data for the management of this harmful insect.

We believe that with more research, we can refine our solution to detect early attacks and prevent significant damage to vineyards. Transforming the monitoring of this pest is where we want to go, always with the aim of protecting vineyards and guaranteeing the quality of production for winegrowers.

Over the next few days we'll be revealing everything that the AI4Leafhopper project is making a reality and how drones and artificial intelligence are working together to create a more sustainable future for viticulture. Stay tuned!

Find out all about it here.

AI4Leafhopper, funded by the ICAERUS Horizon Europe program, which began in April 2024, is now in its final stages. The development phase of the project, which took place in the field, is now over and the final stage is to present the solutions developed by our team on Portuguese soil to the market.

EVENTS

InnovPlantProtect (InPP) is pleased to announce the arrival of a new member: Hubel Verde.

Hubel Verde is now part of our journey in the search for innovative and sustainable solutions for the sustainable protection of agricultural crops.

Hubel Verde specializes in providing services and selling products for plant nutrition and plant health, with the aim of increasing the safety and profitability of its clients' businesses. Present throughout Portugal, Hubel Verde has an Agronomy Department made up entirely of agronomists or agricultural engineers whose aim is to identify the best solutions for your crop and/or farm.

The addition of this new associate and important players in the agriculture market in Portugal will be an important step in InPP's growth. Together, we will contribute to the development of biological and digital solutions for crop protection that benefit producers, the agricultural sector and the environment.

Find out more about our new member here.

On November 20, the +Valorcer project took part in GO WIDE, an event promoted by Agroglobal WIDE that took place at the National Center for Agricultural Exhibitions and Markets (CNEMA) in Santarém. GO WIDE aimed to mobilize the innovation ecosystem in the agriculture, food and forestry sectors, promoting the transfer and applicability of innovative solutions funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR).

GO WIDE brought together a wide range of stakeholders directly involved in innovation projects in the agriculture, food and forestry sectors at national and European level, including public administration, sector associations, competence centers, higher education institutions, cooperatives, small and medium-sized enterprises, technology hubs, agricultural advisors, journalists and the general public. The initiative offered a unique opportunity to learn about the latest developments in innovation and explore new partnerships and synergies.

InnovPlantProtect (InPP), represented by executive director Pedro Fevereiro and as leader of the +Valorcer project, was present at the initiative, which was packed with activities, including round tables, lots of networking and a pitching session, where the projects funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) had the opportunity to present their objectives, main results and expected impact.

+Valorcer was distinguished by the audience as the PRR with the greatest impact! This recognition reflects the effort and dedication of all the project's partners in creating value and transforming the sector.

Participants had access to plenary sessions with institutional figures, key note speakers and panel discussions, among others. They also had the opportunity to learn about the innovative solutions being developed by the innovation projects funded by the PRR. Participation also included lunch and attendance at the Ceremony and Dinner of the 11th edition of the Crédito Agrícola Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award.

More information about the event here.

Yesterday, November 14, InnovPlantProtect (InPP) and Frusoal - Frutas Sotavento Algarve, Lda signed a cooperation protocol that aims to develop strategies to solve the challenges posed by pests and diseases to citrus production and to cooperate in the production of an Operational Plan aimed at the research and development of biopesticides.

The cooperation agreement was signed by managing partners Pedro Madeira and Manuel Reis, and by InPP's Executive Director, Pedro Fevereiro.

We hope that this partnership can promote a space for reflection, sharing and communication.

More information about InPP's latest partner here.