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The European project is already carrying out field trials, developing conservation protocols and training farmers to replace chemical pesticides with plant-based biopesticides Brussels, 16 September 2025. The European project LIFE NextFUMIGREEN, co-funded at 60% by the LIFE programme of the European Union, continues to make progress towards its 10 specific objectives, defined in 2022, to…

The EU project, with a budget of €2.7 million co-financed by the LIFE Programme, develops natural fumigants from plant extracts to advance agricultural sustainability Brussels, 12th  September 2025. The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety has confirmed that biological plant protection products containing micro-organisms “may be as effective as chemicals when used correctly…

The LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project is developing natural fumigants from plant extracts to reduce the use of chemical pesticides in greenhouse-grown tomatoes and peppers Brussels, September 2nd, 2025. Smoke may become one of the keys to more sustainable agriculture. With this innovative approach, the European project LIFE NextFUMIGREEN is working on the development of natural fumigants…

The changes in CAP subsidies and rules foster innovation, sustainability, and the development of new solutions such as LIFE NextFUMIGREEN Brussels, 26 August 2025. The European Commission has approved major changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan 2023–2027 to better adapt it to the needs of Spanish agriculture. These modifications, proposed by the…

The latest trade report published by the European Commission underlines the need to strengthen sustainability and production autonomy in the agricultural sector Brussels, Monday, 18th August 2025. On 24 July, the European Commission published a new edition of its agri-food trade monitoring report, with data up to April 2025. According to the document, EU agri-food…

 LIFE NextFUMIGREEN strengthens the sector’s resilience with natural pest control solutions Brussels, 11th  August 2025. On 28 July, the European Commission published its “Short-term outlook for EU agricultural markets – Summer 2025” report, providing forecasts for the main agri-food sectors in the EU. The report highlights a high degree of uncertainty driven by extreme weather,…

LIFE NextFUMIGREEN aligns with the priorities of the new Common Agricultural Policy proposed by the European Commission Brussels, 6th August 2025. On 17 July, the European Commission presented its proposal for a simpler, more targeted and forward-looking Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the period 2028–2034. This new roadmap prioritises a sustainable, resilient and innovation-driven agricultural…

The European project develops fumigants based on plant extracts that reduce environmental impact, protect biodiversity and improve food quality Brussels, 21 July 2025. The consortium of the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project has released a new audiovisual resource focused on the benefits of using natural fumigants as an alternative to chemical pesticides in greenhouse horticultural crops. The…

The organisation supports legal compliance, communication, and the search for new funding to scale the project’s impact. Brussels, 17th July 2025. The Finnova Foundation participated in EU Green Week 2024 with an interview highlighting its contribution to the European project LIFE NextFUMIGREEN. Juan Manuel Revuelta, General Manager of the foundation, outlined Finnova’s work in three…

Six key months advancing sustainable, pesticide-free agriculture across EuropeDiscover the main milestones achieved by the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project during the first half of 2025, with international events, innovative field trials and growing European visibility. 📰  LATEST NEWS February 12th:  Biopesticides at the core of the EU innovation agenda At the “Research and Innovation on Pesticides”…