O AdvisoryNetPEST é a project funded by the program Horizon Europe, the first to be coordinated by CONSULT, and it began to 1st January 2024.
During the next five years, The project aims to improve agricultural advisory services in the European Union (EU) and promote knowledge sharing to reduce the use and risk of pesticides in all Member States. To do this, it aims to provide consultants and farmers with cutting-edge tools and resources to optimize crop protection.
O AdvisoryNetPEST It is based on three goals Main points:
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Developing a robust network of agricultural consultants.
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Identify new approaches for the sustainable protection of crops.
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Facilitate the exchange of knowledge between consultants, farmers and other actors in the sector.
In Portugal, the project is creating networks with agricultural advisory technicians representing the horticulture and viticulture sectors, with the aim of working on solutions that contribute to reducing the use and risk of pesticides.
Among the reference tools are two solutions developed by previous research projects:
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Decisions Platform:.
Looking to the future, the project AdvisoryNetPEST It is committed to maintaining an open dialogue and promoting collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders. By mobilizing the collective knowledge and experience of its partners, the project aims to drive significant changes in the agricultural sector by promoting more sustainable pest management practices.
In short, the AdvisoryNetPEST It aims to strengthen European agricultural advisory services by providing innovative solutions to reduce the use and risk of pesticides and by promoting strong partnerships between consultants, farmers and industry bodies.