{"id":1193,"date":"2024-01-29T18:02:22","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T17:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laboratorio-cpt.to.it\/national-projects\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T16:43:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T14:43:08","slug":"national-projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.laboratorio-cpt.to.it\/en\/activities\/national-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"National projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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FruSS: Smart technologies for improving the performance and sustainability of plant protection treatments on apple and kiwifruit crops (2026-2028).
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The FruSS project was conceived with the aim of improving the efficiency and sustainability of plant protection treatments in apple and kiwifruit orchards through the use of smart technologies.\"Logo<\/p>

Specifically, the project involves the implementation of three innovative solutions: a variable-rate sprayer equipped with canopy characterization sensors, an automated fixed spraying system, and a pneumatic sprayer with electrostatic charge technology.<\/p>

The objective of the trials will be to assess the potential of these technologies to reduce the environmental impact of crop protection treatments by minimizing spray drift, water consumption, and the amount of plant protection products used.<\/p>

The project also aims to optimize working times and farm operating costs while simultaneously improving the quality of fruit production. Finally, FruSS seeks to promote the transfer and adoption of these technologies among agricultural enterprises in the Piedmont region, thereby contributing to the economic and environmental sustainability of the fruit-growing sector.<\/p>

Project partners (with DISAFA and the CPT Lab staff acting as project coordinators) are\u00a0Fondazione Agrion<\/a>, <\/span>OP Rivoira<\/a>, Paolo Brunetti farm, Santa Emilia farm.<\/span><\/p>

For further details and the latest updates, please visit the FruSS<\/a><\/strong> official website and social media pages of the\u00a0 project.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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ASAP-VINE: Adoption of Ready-to-Use Strategies to Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change in Vineyards (2026-2028)
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ASAP-VINE is a three-year project focused on the development and validation of climate adaptation strategies for Piedmontese viticulture, through field-scale trials conducted in commercial vineyards using shading nets and precision irrigation systems.<\/p>

The project investigates the effects of these solutions on vineyard microclimate, water balance, yield performance, and grape quality across the main wine-growing areas of the region. Activities integrate advanced monitoring through sensors and drone-based technologies, agronomic assessments, and economic sustainability analyses of the proposed interventions.<\/p>

The project aims to generate data and operational guidelines for scalable, sustainable technologies capable of strengthening the resilience of Piedmont\u2019s vineyards to climate change.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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PRIN 2022 PNRR announcement, Project 3E-UAVspray - Operative solutions for efficient, effective and environmental-friendly UAV-spray applications in vineyards. <\/span>
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In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the European Union (EU) regarding the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for pesticide application technology. This interest stems from the strategic potential of UAVs, particularly in steep slope vineyards where conventional pesticide applications are carried out manually (e.g., knapsack sprayers, hand-held lances) or, where feasible, with ground-based sprayers. These conventional methods pose risks to both operators, due to high exposure to pesticides, and the environment.<\/p>

Given the challenges associated with conventional techniques in difficult landscape scenarios and farmers’ increasing interest in UAVs as an alternative, it is crucial to define and optimize specific UAV operations and configurations to effectively and efficiently utilize this technology. While previous activities related to UAV pesticide applications in vineyards have been documented in the literature, there remains limited information on the biological efficacy of these systems in viticulture.<\/p>

In response to this need, the 3E-UAVspray project, led by Torino University\u00a0 and involving CPT DISAFA as well as two departments\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>(DISTAS and DIPROVES)\u00a0of the Universit\u00e0 Cattolica del Sacro Cuore – Piacenza branch\u00a0 \u00a0aims to explore and define the optimal spray program for UAV application in vineyards located in steep slope landscapes. Through a holistic approach, the project seeks to address key challenges and optimize pesticide application techniques using UAVs to ensure effective and environmentally sustainable pest management practices in viticulture.<\/p>

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NODES: Nord Ovest Digitale e Sostenibile is the innovation ecosystem funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This three-year project involved the Agricultural Engineering Research Group of DISAFA (Crop Protection Technology and Agricultural Mechatronics Laboratory) within Spoke 6 \u201cPrimary Agroindustry\u201d.<\/p>

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DANTE: Evaluation of the effectiveness of drones for monitoring and defense of vineyards against the insect Popilia japonica Newman<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Project funded by the Piemonte Region\u00a0 and coordinated by the Polytechnic University of Torino with partners, the\u00a0Consorzio di Tutela Nebbioli dell’alto Piemonte <\/span>\u00a0(CTNAP<\/a>) and DISAFA Agricultural Engineering research group (Crop Protection Technology and Mechatronics Labs).<\/p>

Among the activities planned in the project are:<\/p>

\u00a0– Multi-temporal monitoring of insect density using drones and verification through manual field acquisition;<\/p>

\u00a0– Localized distribution using drones (and comparison with traditional distribution with air-assisted sprayer);<\/p>

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Here are some of the prototypes and innovative distribution systems that the Crop Protection Technology Research Group, in collaboration with sprayer and component manufacturers, has designed and developed over the years:<\/p>