We are delighted to share that NextGenBioPest was recently featured at InnoDays – Innovation Days of the Region of Crete , an event dedicated to highlighting cutting-edge research, innovation, and technological advances that contribute to regional and European competitiveness. The event brought together innovators, researchers, industry stakeholders, policymakers, and local communities to explore emerging solutions across a range of sectors. With sustainable agriculture and

In September 2025, Smart Agro Hub showcased the NextGenBioPest project during the 2nd Conference “Ecological Crisis & Economic Impacts: Adaptation, Innovation & Resilience” held in Athens. Organized by the School of Biosciences and the School of Business Administration of Aegean College , the event took place under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Environment & Energy and the Region of Attica . The conference brought together experts from science, industry, and

NextGenBioPest was featured at the 15th Spidermite Genome Meeting , an annual international conference dedicated to advances in genomics within acarology. The meeting, held in Logroño, Spain, brought together leading researchers working on the genetics, evolution, and management of spider mites and other agriculturally important mite species. Representatives from the University of La Rioja , a partner institution in the NextGenBioPest consortium, actively participated in the

What are the perceptions of NextGenBioPest living lab participants regarding the AI tool developed within the project’s framework?

On 25 September 2025, Apostolos Pekas represented the NextGenBioPest project at Cooperative Cobella in Huelva, Spain, presenting research on the biological control of invasive thrips. The presentation highlighted the significance of predatory thrips Franklinothrips vespiformis and F. megalops in managing the invasive Scirtothrips aurantii , a major pest affecting berries and citrus crops. Apostolos Pekas discussed the potential of these natural predators as part of int

In early September 2025, Smart Agro Hub represented the NextGenBioPest project during the consortium meeting of the Digibuild event . The presentation showcased NextGenBioPest’s innovative approach to developing next-generation biopesticides and microbial-based tools aimed at reducing pesticide use and promoting sustainable crop protection. The session provided an opportunity to share project progress, exchange insights with consortium partners, and explore synergies betwee

On 28 August 2025, the University of Catania showcased the NextGenBioPest project at the VIII Simposio Internacional de Viçosa in Viçosa, Brazil. The presentation highlighted the project’s innovative approach to developing next-generation biopesticides and microbial-based tools for sustainable crop protection. Attendees gained insight into how NextGenBioPest aims to reduce pesticide use while supporting healthier and more resilient agricultural systems. The symposium provid

NextGenBioPest is a Horizon Europe project focused on increasing crop yields while significantly reducing the use of chemical pesticides....

A new easy-to-use tool is being developed to help farmers and plant health authorities quickly detect harmful pests, the viruses they may...

This project supports farmers in managing pests naturally through cover crops, companion planting, and ant management in citrus, apple,...

We are excited to share the growing collaboration between the NextGenBioPest project and EUFAWREADY , a major new Horizon Europe initiative focused on the invasive fall armyworm ( Spodoptera frugiperda ). EUFAWREADY (“Enhancing Europe’s readiness for managing fall armyworm, an invasive pest threat”) launched in June 2025, bringing together 25 partners across research, industry, and advisory services to build tools for early detection, sustainable control, and preparedness fo

On 16 July 2025, NextGenBioPest proudly participated in the online webinar “Innovative Microbial Solutions for Plant Health: Development, Field Application, and Regulatory Integration,” organized by the BIOVEXO project. The event brought together leading Horizon Europe initiatives, including BeXyl, Life Resilience, and NextGenBioPest, to explore the potential of microbial solutions in enhancing plant health. Key topics included best practices for field application, as well a

Abstract The cotton mealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) is a polyphagous invasive species native to America and...

NextGenBioPest is proud to announce a strategic synergy with MANTRA, a Horizon Europe-funded initiative dedicated to advancing the green...

NextGenBioPest, at the forefront of reducing reliance on chemical pesticides, is developing an integrated toolkit to tackle the most...

The NextGenBioPest consortium gathered in person at Institut Agro Montpellier for its Annual Meeting and a specialized Workshop on...

The University of Catania, a key scientific partner in the Horizon Europe-funded NextGenBioPest project, actively contributed to the...

On June 11th, 2025, the Agricultural Cooperative of Tympaki in southern Crete hosted a highly engaging event that brought together some of the leading voices in Greek agriculture, offering the perfect setting to introduce NextGenBioPest to the farming community at the heart of Mediterranean crop production. The event united a diverse and distinguished group of participants, including professors from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) , experts from the Mediterra

In this special podcast episode hosted by DASTA Democritus University of Thrace , we delve into the goals and innovations of the...