The University of Perugia develops a recipe for more efficient and resilient tomato cultivation in the Mediterranean basin
Tomatoes grown across the Mediterranean basin are becoming increasingly resilient and efficient in terms of resource use and environmental impact, thanks in part to the work carried out by the University of Perugia. The results of Safe-H2O-Farm, an international project under the European PRIMA Programme (supported by Horizon 2020), coordinated by Professor Michela Farneselli of […]
Closing the chapter on Safe-H2O-Farm
The final Safe-H2O-Farm Project Meeting and Conference took place on 27–29 April 2026 at ZALF – Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research, Müncheberg, Germany, hosted by Prof. Claas Nendel and Dr. Ehsan E. Rezaei. On the first day, project partners discussed final outcomes, reporting activities, and future collaboration opportunities, followed by a visit to ZALF’s […]
Safe-H2O-Farm Project • Final conference. 29 April 2026, Müncheberg, Germany
Innovative farm strategies that integrate sustainable N fertilization, water management and pest control to reduce water and soil pollution and salinization in the Mediterranean (Safe-H2O-Farm) Final conference • 29 April 2026ZALF – Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research, Müncheberg, Germany • You can download the complete program here •Here is the meeting link for online […]
Open Day Inspires the Next Generation in Sustainable Farming
As part of the PRIMA Safe-H2O-Farm project, an Open Day was held on March 6, 2026, at the Institute for Adriatic Crops. The event brought together more than 200 students and teachers from the Žnjan – Pazdigrad Primary School. Project team members, led by Dr. Ivan Limić, presented the key aspects of the project: • […]
Workshop | Improving Irrigation & Nitrogen Management in Olive GrovesScience Everywhere – Safe-H2O-Farm engages students and citizens Clone
On 19 February, The Cyprus Institute organized a workshop at Strakka Estate titled “Improving Irrigation and Nitrogen Management in Olive Groves Irrigated with Recycled Water.” The workshop was held within the framework of the SAFE-H2O-FARM project. Participants were introduced to the project’s ongoing research, as well as the results of questionnaires capturing olive growers’ perspectives […]
Science Everywhere – Safe-H2O-Farm engages students and citizens
Recently, the Safe-H2O-Farm project has been active at various events, bringing knowledge from our labs and fields directly to both experts and the wider public. At the 11th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists in Zagreb (Dec 9–11, 2025), Natalija Bulaš from the Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation presented a poster titled:“Inhibition of β-Glucosidase by Different Copper […]
At the 3rd Safe-H2O-Farm Project Meeting, in Antalya (Turkey)
The 3rd Safe-H2O-Farm Project Meeting took place on 4–5 November 2025 in Antalya, hosted by Asst. Prof. Gülçin Ece Aslan at the Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University.The event brought together project partners, researchers, and stakeholders to discuss innovations in sustainable nitrogen fertilization, water management, and pest control across the Mediterranean region, while also reviewing project […]
At the 3rd Pancyprian Olive and Tradition Festival, in Analiontas (Cyprus)
As part of the 3rd Pancyprian Olive and Tradition Festival in Analiontas, a seminar was held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, titled: “New technologies and best practices in olive cultivation and the production of quality olive oil.” Speakers from Cyprus and Greece shared insights on: – Digital solutions and innovations in olive cultivation – Best […]
At the120th SBI Congress, in Gorizia (Italy)
At the 120th SBI Congress, held in Gorizia (GO) – Italy’s Capital of Culture 2025, between 2 and 5 September 2025, Dr Flavia Carbone, research fellow at the Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences in Perugia (PG) – ITALY, presented a poster on the work carried out in collaboration with the “PRIMA projects” focusing […]
Safe-H20-Farm at the 20th European Weed Research Society Symposium on “Joint approaches for sustainable weed management”
Safe-H20-Farm at the 20th European Weed Research Society Symposium on “Joint approaches for sustainable weed management”. As leader of WP3 on the reduction of the use of pesticide in PRIMA Safe-H20-Farm Project, Euro Pannacci (Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Italy), partecipated in the EWRS Symposium 2025 held in Lleida, Spain. […]