On Thursday, January 23, Vicky Inglezou, Project Manager of the NILEAS Producers’ Group, delivered an impactful presentation on the AgriDataValue Project (HorizonEurope) at the event themed “Agricultural Production and Community Resilience in Magnesia.” This significant initiative is part of the NKUA Project “Governance of Just Socio-Technical Transitions (Go-JuST)” under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan “Greece 2.0,” which collaborates with the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (HFRI).
Held in Volos (Region of Thessaly), Ms. Inglezou showcased the AgriDataValue Project’s mission to drive developments and strengthen the agricultural digital transformation at European level. The aim of the project is to create a digital platform that will combine and utilize data collected in real time from ground sensors and agro-meteorological stations, with multispectral images from satellites and drones, in order to support the creation of machine learning models and high-value-added smart agriculture and livestock applications.

In her engaging discussion on olive cultivation, she highlighted how smart tools and applications can mitigate management risks and address the urgent challenges of the climate crisis. She specifically mentioned the three use cases in which NILEAS participates as a pilot in AgriDataValue (olive tree disease forecast/detection, anti-frost control, and pest control on olive fruit fly). She concluded by outlining the potential benefits of digital transformation in agriculture, including: a)positive environmental and climate impacts, b)contribution to climate change mitigation, c)reversal of biodiversity loss, d)enhanced food security, nutrition, and public health, e)access to safe and nutritious food, f)affordability of healthy food for everyone, g)fair economic returns for all stakeholders, especially primary sector producers and h)promotion of competitiveness and fair trade.

The presentation provided a clear overview of the project’s objectives and its transformative impact on the agricultural data landscape. The event was attended by over 100 participants, including representatives from local authorities, farmers, advisors, and members of the scientific community.