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LINK TO ARTICLE: https://terratech.filierafutura.it/news/terra-tech-stories-3-vigneto-sicuro-monitoraggio-fitosanitario/
Being included in Terra & Tech – the initiative supported by Filiera Futura and the I3P Incubator of the Politecnico di Torino – confirms the application value of our technology: not only research, but tools tested and adopted directly in wineries.
What we talked about
The publication recounts the experiments conducted in the province of Cuneo, in the companies Ettore Germano and Rosanna Sandri, where Vigneto Sicuro was used to optimize phytosanitary management with a focus on downy mildew and oidium. The platform combined agri-meteorological forecasting models with radar and satellite data, offering continuous monitoring, geolocated risk maps and timely alerts without the need for IoT sensors in the field.
Results and feedback on the ground
- Timeliness: Alerts allowed for faster interventions in times of infectious risk.
- Efficiency: extension of treatment intervals without loss of phytosanitary control, with economic benefits for farms.
- Decision-making awareness: better support for daily agronomic choices.
- Results confirmed by the producers: Elia Germano (Ettore Germano) reported detailed monitoring of the company and targeted interventions that kept the incidence of damage low.
Context and support
The experimentation was supported by Fondazione CRC as part of the Terra & amp; Tech programme, aimed at encouraging technology transfer between startups and local production chains. The involvement of producer networks facilitated real-world testing and the collection of practical feedback.
Future developments
The project foresees the extension of the functionalities: introduction of indices for botrytis and moth, and a water stress index to optimize irrigation interventions, thus increasing the value of the platform for integrated and sustainable management.
Communication strengths
- Practical validation: results derived from real trials in recognized companies give operational credibility to the solution.
- Technological accessibility: the absence of mandatory sensors lowers barriers to adoption, which is useful for small and medium-sized producers.
- Institutional partnerships: the support of Fondazione CRC and I3P strengthens the institutional profile and facilitates contacts with territorial networks.
A thank you
We thank Terra & amp; Tech, I3P and Fondazione CRC for the support in the trials and the companies involved for the valuable feedback. Field trials confirm that the data driven approach can improve sustainability, efficiency and quality in viticulture.
