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Advancing Fertilization Management

February 26, 2025

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.

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