{"id":1191,"date":"2024-01-29T18:02:06","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T17:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laboratorio-cpt.to.it\/european-projects\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T14:31:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:31:50","slug":"european-projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.laboratorio-cpt.to.it\/en\/activities\/european-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"European projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Here's a brief overview of the main European projects in which DiSAFA, along with the Crop Protection Technology Research Group, currently participates or has actively participated in the past<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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RENOVATE: Development of an easy-to-use interactive platform to renovate training experiences and networking for farmers in the field of sustainable crop management<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The RENOVATE Horizon Europe project, spanning five years (2024-2028), aims to develop an engaging knowledge-sharing platform tailored for farmers and agro-foresters. This platform will offer exclusive access to a wide array of both new and existing training tools and revamped educational programs.<\/p>

The primary objective of this platform is to foster the exchange of practical knowledge and enhance farmers’ capabilities in achieving sustainable crop management through the adoption of innovative practices. Leveraging captivating technologies such as serious games and gamified content, the RENOVATE Platform will serve as a centralized hub for farmers, agro-foresters, and advisors. It will provide them with access to new and existing training resources, legislative information, best practices, and practical data\u2014including cost information\u2014pertaining to the optimization of Plant Protection practices.<\/p>

To enrich the platform, RENOVATE will integrate resources from tools and materials developed in previous EU projects, including contributions from 14 EIP Agri Operational Groups. Additionally, RENOVATE will spearhead 15 distinct Advanced Knowledge Transfer Actions (AKTAs) across Europe, generating practical knowledge ready for dissemination through the platform.<\/p>

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Aligned with key policy frameworks such as the Green Deal, the Farm to Fork Strategy, the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and the UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, RENOVATE aims to address pressing agricultural challenges while promoting sustainability.<\/span><\/p>

The consortium comprises 16 partners from 8 EU countries, collaborating over the course of 48 months. The RENOVATE platform, envisioned as a premier source for practical knowledge sharing and training materials, is expected to emerge as a benchmark for local and national administrations. It will encourage local farmers and agro-foresters to embrace innovation and adopt new technologies for sustainable crop management.<\/p>

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PERA: Advancing the ERA of Plant Protection Products towards a system-based approach<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Five-year project (2024\u20132028) funded by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA<\/a>). The objective of the research activities is to increase knowledge related to the exposure risk for terrestrial non-target organisms (NTO), depending on the equipment and strategies used for the application of plant protection products.<\/p>

Specifically, the research will focus on\u00a0 Characterisation of deposition for relevant environmental matrices\u201d, within which the research activities are structured into three main areas i) gathering and collate data, aimed at describing the exposure of non-target terrestrial organisms in the environment as a function of the different plant protection products application techniques, ii) development of experimental protocols, designed to measure the exposure of non-target terrestrial organ<\/p>

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Evaluation of new evidence on Non-Dietary Exposure to Plant Protection Products<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The project, funded and coordinated by EFSA together with a consortium of European research organizations, aimed to update the OPEX Guidance and the related calculator for the assessment of non-dietary exposure to plant protection products. The initiative arose from the need to integrate new scientific evidence concerning operators, workers, residents, and bystanders exposed to pesticides during spray applications. The consortium collected original experimental data, exposure models, and scientific studies from several European and national projects. The activities included the selection, critical analysis, and synthesis of evidence according to quality criteria defined together with EFSA. The project was organized into three main Work Packages: exposure during seed treatment and sowing operations (SeedTropex), resident and bystander exposure, and operator exposure. The activities were completed in 2025, allowing EFSA to prepare the final update of the OPEX Guidance and calculator. Overall, the project contributed to making the assessment of pesticide exposure more accurate, transparent, and based on updated scientific evidence.<\/div>
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Tree orchards, including citrus, olives, apricot, peach, and nuts, often referred to as 3D orchards, are prevalent crops in Southern Europe (SEU) and exhibit distinct vegetation characteristics (tree size, shape, foliar density, etc.) as well as unique training systems and row and tree spacing compared to apple and pear orchards more typical of Central and Northern Europe. Furthermore, the application techniques for plant protection products (PPP) and their setup differ significantly between these regions, compounded by the considerable climatic variations between Northern and Southern Europe.<\/p>

These differences lead to markedly distinct PPP exposure scenarios compared to those currently used for risk assessment of pesticides, which often rely on models developed for agro-climatic conditions typical of Northern Europe.<\/p>

To address the multidisciplinary and specific nature of this topic, a consortium with expertise in relevant fields has been assembled. The project, aims to characterize the distribution of 3D crops in Europe, focusing on those present in SEU. It involves gathering information on equipment usage, crop training systems, and pesticide practices through dedicated surveys targeting farmers, sprayer inspection stations, and manufacturers.<\/p>

Additionally, a literature search has been conducted to identify studies specifically designed for 3D orchards in the agro-climatic conditions of Southern Europe, particularly regarding drift and exposure models. From the limited relevant articles identified, discrepancies between current practices and observations in Southern 3D orchards have been noted, challenging the prevailing “worst-case” approach.<\/p>

Another critical finding from the literature search, which could significantly impact risk assessment procedures, is the importance of measuring not only sedimenting drift but also airborne spray drift. Several studies have reported higher values for airborne drift compared to ground-level measurements taken at the same downwind sampling distance.<\/p>

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The overarching objective of the European LIFE project PERFECT, spanning four years from 01\/09\/2018 to 31\/08\/2022 (extended to 31\/02\/2023), was to demonstrate the reduction of environmental contamination caused by pesticides and their metabolites in the air. This was achieved through the utilization of Optimal Volume Rate Adjustment tools (OVRA) and drift-reducing tools (SDRT), ultimately leading to a decrease in pesticide-related risks for fauna, flora, and humans.<\/p>

In addition to implementing OVRA and SDRT, the project aimed to develop a novel ultra-fast, sensitive, and time-resolved technology for analyzing pesticides. This technology would enable the assessment of pesticide application from a health perspective, particularly in real agricultural conditions.<\/p>

Through these combined efforts, PERFECT sought to advance practices that mitigate environmental contamination, minimize risks associated with pesticide exposure, and enhance the overall sustainability of agricultural operations.<\/p>

In addition to the DISAFA, the participants were:<\/p>