One year after the beginning of the project, STRATUS partners have a lot of news to offer to the public in general, and to a more target audience such as farmers, advisors, researchers, students, agronomists, or policymakers interested in integral fertilizers management.
For this reason, we have organized an online dissemination event that will be held next 26th February. The event, 90 minutes long, is open to everyone. To register yourself, you can use the QR in the image or the following link
The agenda centers the conversation around three hot topics in the fertilisation area: precision farming, soil quality, and the use of biobased fertilisers. Discover the agenda and sign up now!
Detailed agenda
Target Audience: Agricultural advisors, researchers, farmers, policymakers, and stakeholders in sustainable agriculture.
Welcome and Introduction
- Presenter: Paula Resano (Project Coordinator, STRATUS)
- Overview of the STRATUS project’s goals and its role in supporting the EU Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies.
- Introduction to the event objectives and sessions.
Session 1: “Drones in Action: Revolutionizing Precision Farming”
- Focus:
- How drones enhance agricultural mapping and data collection for precision farming (project ICAREUS)
- Applications for input optimization, including fertilizers
- Speakers: Niccolò Bartoloni, Alessandra Gemmiti, Georgia Nikolakopoulou
- Case studies and live examples of drone technology in agriculture.
Session 2: “From Waste to Wealth: Bio-Based Fertilizers Transforming Farming”
- Focus:
- Application of biobased fertilizers to reduce the runoff of nutrients and optimize the nitrogen use efficiency
- Innovations such as biochar and smart biogas for sustainable fertilization.
- Speaker: Willem van Geel
- Highlighting successful implementation stories across Europe.
Session 3: “Sowing Sustainability: Enhancing Soil Quality for Future Farming”
- Focus:
- Techniques like alternative crops, cover crops, carbon farming, and optimized nutrient timing.
- Strategies to minimize nutrient losses while maintaining soil fertility and quality.
- Speakers: Cecilia Hermansson, Pablo Echarte
- Insights into integrating these practices into everyday farming operations.
Panel Discussion: “Connecting the Dots: Integrated Fertilization Management in Practice”
- Moderator: Cecilia Hermansson
- Panelists: Speakers from Sessions 1, 2, and 3.
- Interactive Q&A session exploring synergies, challenges, and opportunities in implementing innovative fertilization practices.
Presentation of STRATUS Results
- Presenter: Clémence Monot, Léa Minier
- Key findings from the first Good Practices collected.
- Detailed presentations of two selected practices
- Mention of the STRATUS digital platform, hosting all Best Practices collected.
Closing Remarks
- Presenter: Paula Resano
- Summary of key takeaways and next steps for STRATUS.
- Invitation to join upcoming STRATUS activities and SM channels.
More info: https://stratusproject.eu/adva...