Use of cover crops for weed control

Plant cover crops are an increasingly valuable tool for sustainable vineyard management, helping growers address both crop vigour and weed pressure while promoting healthier production systems. In Navarra, Spain, this innovative approach is being implemented at Bodegas Ochoa, a winery located in Olite, where cover crops are being used to reduce vineyard vigour and control […]

Mating disruption to control  Gortyna xanthenes​

The use of mating disruption for artichoke moth control is an innovative approach being demonstrated by INTIA within the AdvisoryNetPEST project. In 2025, this novel technique was showcased on a farm operated by SAT Agorreta in the Tudela area of the Ebro Valley, located in southern Navarra, Spain. This region is widely recognised for the […]

Regional rust monitoring and early warning system

Early detection is essential for the effective management of crop diseases, and the Yellow Rust Warning System provides farmers and advisory staff with a practical tool to monitor infections directly at field level. Through collaborative data collection and real-time information sharing, the system supports informed decision-making and contributes to more sustainable crop protection strategies. The […]