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Fumi-Hogar Leads LIFE NextFUMIGREEN: Innovation in Natural Fumigants for More Sustainable Agriculture Brussels, November 15, 2024 – On Friday, November 8, the first successful trials of natural fumigants based on plant extracts were conducted at Tecnova’s facilities in Almería. These trials are a crucial step for the implementation of pilot programs in greenhouses throughout Spain,… Continue reading First Trials with Natural Fumigants for Pest Control in Greenhouses of the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN Project

The European project LIFE NextFUMIGREEN, led by the Malaga-based company Fumi-Hogar, is developing innovative natural fumigation technology based on plant extracts for pest control in greenhouses. Carlos Ramos, Operations Director at Fumi-Hogar and a key figure in the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project, recently shared key details about the technology Fumi-Hogar is developing in an interview. In… Continue reading Carlos Ramos from Fumi-Hogar: “With LIFE NextFUMIGREEN, we are innovating in natural solutions to protect crops and enhance food security”

Each year on November 1st, World Ecology Day reminds us of the need to adopt sustainable practices that reduce human impact on the environment. In line with this commitment, the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project, funded 60% by the European Union’s LIFE program, is transforming pest control in agriculture through the creation of natural biopesticides that respect… Continue reading Studies by ENTOSTUDIO, BioGenius GmbH and NEVAL Farmalent Group highlight the efficacy of natural fumigants against pests in horticultural crops

With a budget of €2,758,921.01 and backed by the EU’s LIFE program, the project promotes the professionalization of farmers in the use of biopesticides. Led by FumiHogar, LIFE NextFUMIGREEN brings together the expertise of its partners across Europe to reduce the chemical footprint in crops and protect the natural environment. In a context where agriculture… Continue reading LIFE NextFUMIGREEN Boosts Organic Farming in Europe with Natural Pest Control Alternatives

On Wednesday, October 16, the consortium of the LIFE NEXT FUMIGREEN project held a virtual meeting to discuss upcoming actions and assess the progress made toward the development of sustainable agricultural solutions. The meeting brought together project partners, including Carlos Ramos, Operations Manager at FumiHogar and consortium leader; Abel Zaragoza, Semioquímicos Development Manager at Comercial… Continue reading LIFE NEXT FUMIGREEN Consortium Meeting Advances Sustainable Agricultural Solutions

Today, 9 September, we join World Agriculture Day. A date that aims to pay tribute to the work of farmers and to highlight the importance of agriculture in global food security and sustainable development.  Agriculture in the European Union is a key sector both economically and socially, playing a crucial role in food production, environmental… Continue reading LIFE NextFUMIGREEN joins World Agriculture Day

Reducing reliance on chemical pesticides not only protects human health and the environment, but also contributes to more productive and resilient agricultural systems. While it is true that the use of pesticides allows farmers to protect crops from pests that can significantly reduce yields, protect stored products from insects, fungi and rodents, or help reduce… Continue reading Reducing the use of chemical pesticides for a more productive and resilient farming system

Did you know? Pesticides, commonly used in agriculture for pest and disease control, can have a variety of adverse consequences for human health. These consequences can vary depending on the type of pesticide, the duration and the level of exposure. Some of the main consequences for human health are described below: 1. Acute Effects 2.… Continue reading Human health consequences of the use of pesticides

Did you know?Fumigants have significant consequences on several key aspects such as the environment, health and the economy. In the coming weeks, we’ll be telling you about all of them. Don’t miss this series on the consequences of fumigants. We start with the effects of fumigants on the environment, an issue that concerns and occupies… Continue reading Consequences of the use of fumigants

Bees are essential for the pollination of many crops and wild plants, playing a crucial role in biodiversity and food security. However, bee populations have declined significantly in recent decades due to several factors, among which pesticides play a key role. Impact of Pesticides on Bees Specific Effects of Pesticides Measures to Protect Bees Protecting… Continue reading Fewer bees due to pesticide use