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 decade, raising health and environmental concerns. Main sources include the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain, with imports from Costa Rica and India. LIFE NextFUMIGREEN advocates for natural fumigants, offering a sustainable alternative to harmful chemical pesticides. This project, supported by Finnova and other partners, emphasizes the importance of eco-friendly pest control to protect crops and biodiversity.
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April 5th: LIFE NextFUMIGREEN arrives at the Young Trainees Meeting in Brussels
On April 4, the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project, in partnership with the Finnova Foundation, participated in the Youth in Training Meeting in Brussels.
The event showcased EU-cofinanced projects, emphasizing LIFE NextFUMIGREEN’s development of natural fumigants to replace chemical ones in greenhouses. This initiative aims to enhance biodiversity, food security, and climate change resilience. The project is supported by multiple organizations with a budget of €2,758,921.01, 60% funded by the LIFE Programme.
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April 9th: LIFE NextFUMIGREEN, presented as a success story at the UNIR Master’s Degree in Digital Transformation and Innovation in the Agri-food Sector.
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The LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project was presented by Juanma Revuelta, CEO of Finnova Foundation, at UNIR’s Master’s program on Digital Transformation in the agri-food sector. This EU-funded project develops natural fumigants for greenhouses, enhancing food safety and promoting biodiversity. With a budget of 2.75 million euros, LIFE NextFUMIGREEN exemplifies success in circular and sustainable economy within the food chain.
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June 20th: “Almería is a leading province in the sustainable use of water and chemical products without any alert, something that differentiates us from other producers outside the EU”.
During the “LIFE NextFUMIGREEN: new toxic-free agriculture” webinar, experts highlighted the region’s commitment to quality, sustainable food production.
The event, part of European Green Week 2024, underscored Almería’s innovations in green alternatives to chemical fumigants and its alignment with the European Green Deal. The LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project promotes economic and environmental sustainability through natural pesticides, enhancing food security and biodiversity.
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October 17th: Consortium meeting strengthens LIFE NextFUMIGREEN’s commitment to sustainable agriculture
LIFE NextFUMIGREEN partners convened in October to review project progress and define future steps. The meeting highlighted ongoing trials and underlined the importance of collaboration in achieving sustainable agricultural solutions.
November 28th: LIFE NextFUMIGREEN at Expo Agritech 2024
At Expo Agritech 2024, LIFE NextFUMIGREEN presented its innovative approach to pest control, showcasing the first results of trials with natural fumigants. This event marked a key milestone in promoting sustainable solutions to stakeholders across the agricultural sector.
December 2nd: CINEA supervises LIFE NextFUMIGREEN trials in Almería
Piedad Rivas, a technician from CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency), visited the TECNOVA Technology Centre to witness the Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) disinfection trials with innovative fumigants developed under LIFE NextFUMIGREEN. Her visit highlighted the European Commission’s and CINEA’s interest in monitoring the project’s progress. Co-financed by the LIFE Programme, this project is pioneering sustainable agricultural solutions.
IN DEPTH 🧠
LIFE NextFUMIGREEN and its commitment to low-input agriculture.
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LIFE NextFUMIGREEN, a project that responds to the European strategy “From Farm to Fork”, to ensure Sustainable Agriculture
LIFE NextFUMIGREEN emphasizes the critical need for regulated pesticide use to ensure food safety. Recent analyses reveal significant pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables, prompting the promotion of natural fumigants. These organic solutions effectively control pests without harmful residues, supporting sustainable and eco-friendly agriculture.
This initiative, supported by the EU’s LIFE Programme, involves several partners and aims to protect both crops and ecosystems. Find it out here.
Promoting Circular Agriculture: The Use of Natural Pesticides
The European Union has implemented stricter regulations and limitations regarding the use of chemical fumigants. These measures aim to establish specific norms that minimize exposure to chemical residues, thereby fostering safer agricultural practices. The objective is to prioritize environmentally friendly methods that safeguard both human health and the ecosystem.
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Interview with Carlos Ramos, Head of Operations at FumiHogar
“With LIFE NextFUMIGREEN, we are innovating in natural solutions to protect crops and improve food safety.”
Carlos Ramos, Operations Manager at FumiHogar, the leading company in the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project, shares insights into how this initiative is driving innovation in sustainable agriculture. The project’s development of natural fumigants offers a practical, eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Ramos highlights the importance of European collaborations in addressing the challenges of pest control while promoting biodiversity and sustainability.
“Through this project, we are taking significant steps toward reducing the environmental impact of agricultural practices and ensuring the safety of our food supply,” Ramos emphasized.
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LAST EVENTS 💹
June 20th: The webinar “LIFE NextFUMIGREEN: New Toxic-Free Agriculture” had explained the advantages of using green alternatives to chemical fumigants at the Centro Tecnológico Tecnova in Almería, Spain.
November 28th: At Expo Agritech 2024 in Málaga, LIFE NextFUMIGREEN presented the latest results of its trials with natural fumigants. This event marked an important milestone in engaging with agricultural stakeholders to promote innovative solutions for pest control.
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December 2nd: A workshop held at the TECNOVA Technology Centre in Almería showcased EOR disinfection trials with fumigants developed by LIFE NextFUMIGREEN. This session was attended by Piedad Rivas from CINEA, reinforcing the European Commission’s interest in the project’s progress.
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About LIFE NextFUMIGREEN ℹ️
The European project LIFE NextFUMIGREEN actively promotes food safety by developing natural fumigants derived from plant extracts to control pests in intensive horticultural crops under greenhouses. Led by FumiHogar in collaboration with Tecnova Technology Centre, Finnova Foundation (www.finnova.eu), B&B Asesores, Comercial Quimica Masso, and BrioAgro Tech, the project has a total budget of 2,758,921.01 EUR (60% subsidized by the LIFE Programme).
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