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Brussels, February 21, 2025. On February 19, the European Commission presented its roadmap for the future of the agri-food sector, introducing new measures to reinforce the ban on hazardous pesticides in the European Union. Among these measures, the prohibition of re-importing products containing pesticides banned in the EU for health and environmental reasons stands out,…

Brussels, 12 February 2025 – Yesterday, the European project LIFE NextFUMIGREEN, led by FumiHogar, took center stage at the Research and Innovation on Pesticides 2025 event, organized by the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) and the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) of the European Commission. During the conference, Carlos…

Reducing the use of synthetic pesticides is a key challenge for the future of agriculture in Europe. In this context, the European project LIFE NextFUMIGREEN is working on the development of natural biofumigants based on plant extracts—an effective and sustainable alternative for pest control in greenhouse horticultural crops. The use of pyrethrins, an active substance…

The event, organized by the European Commission, will explore effective pesticide solutions for sustainable and chemical-free agriculture. Brussels, January 28, 2025 – On February 11th  and 12th, 2025, the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) and the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) will host the Research and Innovation (R&I) Webinar…

Today, January 26th, we celebrate the International Day of Clean Energy, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly to highlight the importance of sustainable and accessible energy systems, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. At LIFE NextFUMIGREEN, a project funded by the LIFE program of the European Union, we reaffirm…

Innovative tests at Tecnova Technology Center in Almería assess the effectiveness of new natural fumigants The European project LIFE NextFUMIGREEN, funded by the LIFE program of the European Union, is revolutionizing pest control in agriculture through the development of less toxic natural fumigants. Designed to address challenges such as whitefly and botrytis, this innovative biopesticide…

The European project aims to transform greenhouse agriculture with innovative solutions that reduce environmental impact and enhance food security. The European project LIFE NextFUMIGREEN, funded 60% by the European Union’s LIFE program, is revolutionizing greenhouse agriculture by developing natural fumigants to combat pests and diseases in horticultural crops. This initiative not only enhances agricultural efficiency…

Innovation, sustainability, and collaboration define a year of achievements for the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project The LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project focuses on developing natural fumigants based on plant extracts to combat pests such as the whitefly and fungal outbreaks like Botrytis in greenhouse horticultural crops, reducing dependence on conventional chemical pesticides. Led by FumiHogar, the project collaborates…

The LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project ends 2024 in style! Join us on the journey and discover our greatest achievements! NEWS 📰  February 28th: Fruit and vegetables with pesticides in the EU have tripled in ten years A recent study by PAN Europe reveals that pesticide traces in EU fruit and vegetables have tripled over the last…

Almeria, December 18, 2024 | Monday, December 16, 2024, was a key day for the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project in Almería, featuring activities focused on agricultural innovation and sustainability. The day included a private technical visit and an interactive workshop that brought together technicians and farmers to delve into the project’s progress and foster collaboration among…