OPTIMA: holistic IPM systems
Description
OPTIMA is a Horizon 2020 project that focused a holistic IPM systems to sustainably reduce the use of pesticides. It developed an environmentally friendly IPM framework for vineyards, apple orchards and carrots by providing a holistic integrated approach. The approach includes all critical aspects related to integrated disease management, such as:
- novel bio-plant protection products use,
- disease prediction models,
- spectral early disease detection systems
- precision spraying techniques
Its overall aim was to contribute to the reduction of European agriculture’s reliance on chemical plant protection products resulting in reduced use of agrochemicals, lower residues and reduced impacts on human health.
This projects has recently ended, download their Best Practices Guidelines for vineyards, apple orchards and carrot production, watch a series of videos of demonstrations of solutions here, and find much more information on their website.