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BRUSSELS, 21 May – Today, LIFE NextFUMIGREEN joins the celebration of the 32nd anniversary of the LIFE Programme and the Natura 2000 network, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable development and the protection of biodiversity. The LIFE Programme is the only financial instrument of the European Union dedicated exclusively to the environment and climate action. Since…

In a world where climate change threatens the health and well-being of millions of people, sustainable agriculture has become an urgent priority. A recent study published by The Bulletin reveals that more than 70% of the world’s workers are exposed to risks related to climate change, underscoring the need to address environmental challenges in a…

Brussels, 22 April 2024. In commemoration of International Mother Earth Day, LIFE NextFUMIGREEN reaffirms its commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and respect for the environment, highlighting the urgency of adopting natural alternatives to agrochemicals. The LIFE NextFumigreen project, supported by the European Union, is leading the shift towards greener agriculture by developing eco-friendly fumigation methods.…

Brussels, April 9, 2024. LIFE NextFUMIGREEN was present last Monday, April 8, at the UNIR’s Continuing Education Master’s Degree in Digital Transformation and Innovation in the Agri-food Sector. The event, held in deferred from Brussels by Juanma Revueltas, CEO of the Finnova Foundation, partner of the project, allowed to introduce the various projects co-financed by…

 Brussels, 4 April 2024. LIFE NextFUMIGREEN has been present last 4th April at the Youth in Training Meeting held in Brussels with the Finnova Foundation, partner of the project. The event was a unique opportunity to learn about the different projects co-financed by the European Union funds.  LIFE NextFUMIGREEN aims to develop natural fumigants to…

Today, 26 March, we join in the celebration of International Climate Day. Since 1992, the United Nations has been commemorating today the importance of raising awareness and sensitising people to the influence of climate, as well as the impact of climate change on humanity. According to scientific studies, a steady increase in the earth’s temperature…

Brussels, 28 February 2024. Why is it important to consider the use of natural fumigants on fruit and vegetable crops? According to a study published by the Pesticide Action Network (PAN Europe), fruit and vegetables in the European Union with traces of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have tripled in ten years. This is alarming due to…

Brussels, 14 February 2024. The increase in large-scale food production to feed a growing population has led to the massive use of pesticides, chemicals designed to control pests and diseases in crops. While these products have proven effective in safeguarding crops, their presence in the food chain raises a number of questions about the potential…

The European Commission is withdrawing its proposal on the sustainable use of pesticides, which called for halving the use of pesticides in the EU. In this context, the use of natural fumigants proposed by the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project is undoubtedly the best alternative to protect the environment and food safety. “Agriculture needs to move to…

Brussels, 11 January 2024. The European Union is facing a growing risk of new pests and diseases from regions where they are already present due to increased international trade and is putting in place key prevention mechanisms. The European LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project, which advocates the use of natural fumigants, highly appreciates these measures that will…