Vicky Inglezou, Project Manager at the NILEAS Producers Group, participated in an important informational event focused on strengthening the resilience of agroforestry to the risks of climate change. The event was organised by the Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMDO) of ELGO DIMITRA and took place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the facilities of the International Olympic Academy (IOA) in Ancient Olympia.
During her speech, she reflected on the 24-year journey of the NILEAS Producers Group, whose activities centre on olive cultivation and the production of extra virgin olive oil, with a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility, quality, and cultural heritage.
She also presented key insights from the AgriDataValue Project, which aims to revolutionize European farming. Funded by Horizon Europe, this 2023–2029 initiative is developing an intelligent, distributed “platform of platforms” to support smart, sustainable agriculture across 14 countries.
With 23 pilots in 7 use case clusters, involving more than 2,000 animals across five species, over 1,800 hectares, and more than 4,500 sensors generating real-time data, AgriDataValue aspires to become a game changer in the digital transformation of smart farming and agri-environmental monitoring.
She outlined ADV’s five-step approach:
- Design and develop a flexible, fully distributed platform to collect, process, enrich, and integrate diverse and heterogeneous data.
- Utilise historical data and collect new data via sensors, drones, and satellites from 23 pilot sites (crop and livestock).
- Implement federated AI models to address key challenges in crop and livestock management.
- Apply AI models in real-world conditions and gather feedback over a 1+3-year period.
- Adapt and retrain AI models to enhance performance and outcomes.
By blending big data, AI, edge computing, and FAIR data spaces, AgriDataValue is driving competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and fair income for farmers across Europe.
