STRATUS is organizing an online dissemination event that will be held next 26th February. The event, 90 minutes long, is open to everyone:
The agenda centers the conversation around three hot topics in the fertilisation area: precision farming, soil quality, and the use of biobased fertilisers.
Detailed agenda:
Event Title: Advancing Fertilization Management: Innovations and Insights from STRATUS
Date and Time: February 26th 2025 – 10.30h
Target Audience: Agricultural advisors, researchers, farmers, policymakers, and stakeholders in sustainable agriculture.
Welcome and Introduction
- Presenter: Paula Resano (Project Coordinator, STRATUS)
- Overview of the STRATUS project’s goals and its role in supporting the EU Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies.
- Introduction to the event objectives and sessions.
Session 1: “Drones in Action: Revolutionizing Precision Farming”
Focus:
- How drones enhance agricultural mapping and data collection for precision farming (project ICAREUS)
- Applications for input optimization, including fertilizers.
Speakers: Niccolò Bartoloni, Alessandra Gemmiti, Georgia Nikolakopoulou
Case studies and live examples of drone technology in agriculture.
Session 2: “From Waste to Wealth: Bio-Based Fertilizers Transforming Farming”
Focus:
- Application of biobased fertilizers to reduce the runoff of nutrients and optimize the nitrogen use efficiency
- Innovations such as biochar and smart biogas for sustainable fertilization.
Speaker: Willem van Geel
Highlighting successful implementation stories across Europe.
Session 3: “Sowing Sustainability: Enhancing Soil Quality for Future Farming”
Focus:
- Techniques like alternative crops, cover crops, carbon farming, and optimized nutrient timing.
- Strategies to minimize nutrient losses while maintaining soil fertility and quality.
Speakers: Cecilia Hermansson, Pablo Echarte
Insights into integrating these practices into everyday farming operations.
Panel Discussion: “Connecting the Dots: Integrated Fertilization Management in Practice”
- Moderator: Cecilia Hermansson
- Panelists: Speakers from Sessions 1, 2, and 3.
- Interactive Q&A session exploring synergies, challenges, and opportunities in implementing innovative fertilization practices.
Presentation of STRATUS Results
- Presenter: Clémence Monot, Léa Minier
- Key findings from the first Good Practices collected.
- Detailed presentations of two selected practices
- Mention of the STRATUS digital platform, hosting all Best Practices collected.
Closing Remarks
- Presenter: Paula Resano
- Summary of key takeaways and next steps for STRATUS.
- Invitation to join upcoming STRATUS activities and SM channels.
