Six key months advancing sustainable, pesticide-free agriculture across Europe
Discover the main milestones achieved by the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project during the first half of 2025, with international events, innovative field trials and growing European visibility.
LATEST NEWS
February 12th: Biopesticides at the core of the EU innovation agenda
At the “Research and Innovation on Pesticides” event, LIFE NextFUMIGREEN presented its plant-based solutions, aligned with the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy.
February 25th: Showcased as a success story in Brussels
Showcased during the GENIUS programme welcome day, the project inspired young entrepreneurs and policymakers with its sustainable crop protection model.
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March 12th: Mid-term monitoring visit at TECNOVA in Almería
A technical mission from CINEA assessed project progress, confirming strong partner engagement and commitment to safe and effective pest control alternatives.
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March 14th: Strengthening visibility at Transfiere 2025
At the European Forum for Science, Technology and Innovation, the project shared its progress in developing non-toxic biopesticides. It strengthened connections with the innovation ecosystem and showcased its commitment to sustainability.
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April 7th: The project participates in the CBE JU Info Day 2025.
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LIFE NextFUMIGREEN shared its approach to circular bioeconomy and environmental health, contributing to EU-level dialogue on biopesticide innovation and regulation.
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April 18th: Chilean delegation explores LIFE NextFUMIGREEN in Almería
Representatives from FedeFruta and Finnova visited the project within the AL-INVEST Verde technical mission. The exchange highlighted the relevance of the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN model in global agri-food transitions.
May 16th: Agricultural students visit the project at TECNOVA
Fifty students from Vícar Agricultural School participated in an educational visit to discover LIFE NextFUMIGREEN’s natural biopesticide technology. The activity fostered awareness and knowledge transfer among future farmers.
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May 23rd : LIFE NextFUMIGREEN featured at Infoagro Exhibition 2025
At this major international trade fair in Almería, the project exhibited its latest results and innovations in natural pest control. The team engaged with growers, agronomists and stakeholders interested in sustainable crop protection.
June 6th : New technology presented at Biopesticides Europe 2025
LIFE NextFUMIGREEN introduced its dry microdispersion system during the event in Madrid, showcasing a novel application method that improves biopesticide efficiency while lowering costs and environmental impact.
June 13th : GreenTech Amsterdam spotlights LIFE NextFUMIGREEN’s innovation
At Europe’s leading agri-tech exhibition, the project presented its circular agriculture model based on natural fumigants. The session highlighted its replicability and alignment with European sustainability policies.
June 25th : LIFE NextFUMIGREEN joins EU Green Week 2025
As part of the EU’s most important environmental awareness campaign, the project shared its contributions to a toxic-free agriculture and the shift towards eco-friendly biopesticides.
June 25th : TECNOVA presents the project at Brussels S3 Agricultural Biosolutions Days
Representing the consortium, TECNOVA took part in the S3 meetings in Brussels, promoting the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project as a reference in the development of safe and efficient biosolutions for agriculture.
IN DEPTH
World Creativity and Innovation Week
To celebrate this global week, the project reaffirmed its commitment to safe, sustainable farming by promoting biopesticides as alternatives to synthetic pesticides.
The EU tightens its rules on hazardous pesticides
New restrictions on chemical products reinforce the urgency of switching to natural alternatives. LIFE NextFUMIGREEN is at the forefront of this transition with its plant-based solutions.
FIELD TRIALS: SCIENCE IN ACTION
At the TECNOVA Technology Centre in Almería, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) trials assess FumiGREEN’s effectiveness against thrips, whiteflies, and aphids. A new testing phase launched in June 2025 focuses on thrips, one of the most challenging pests in horticulture.
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Meanwhile, in Sicily (Italy), open-field trials began in April 2025 on bell pepper crops. These aim to evaluate the real-world performance of the natural fumigants under different climate conditions and crop management practices. The results will inform scalability and transferability of the solution across Mediterranean agricultural systems.
By combining lab-based testing with field validation, LIFE NextFUMIGREEN is bringing natural pest control closer to market readiness.
INTERVIEW
Blanca Sabarit (TECNOVA): “Natural fumigants are a real solution for greenhouse crops”
In this interview, TECNOVA’s phytopathology expert explains the goals and early successes of the EOR trials.
LIFE NextFUMIGREEN has made decisive progress in the first half of 2025. With technical validation, international recognition, and EU-level engagement, the project is delivering real answers for sustainable agriculture.
Looking ahead, field results, cooperation and dissemination will drive us closer to market-ready, safe alternatives to chemical pesticides.
Let’s keep working together for a toxic-free Europe.
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