The EUFRUIT Knowledge Platform is part of a European thematic network of 21 partners including research institutes, universities and industrial partners who represent keyparts of the fruit supply chain from 12 countries.

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The European Fruit Network (EUFRUIT) - Knowledge Platform

EUFRUIT Knowledge Platform is an international open access database of electronic documents related to productivity, sustainability and quality of fruit in the European fruit sector. New knowledge on fruit research and best practice approaches at a European level are available in the database. It is possible to search for information in a specific language.

Focuses are on four thematic areas of critical importance to competitiveness and innovation potential of the European fruit sector:

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LRCAF-WP3-A8

IPM in garden for 2016

Publication in journal/magazine aimed at general public - Reduction in pesticide residues

www.manoukis.lt Mano ūkis - žurnalas 2016/4

LRCAF-WP3-A9

IPM in black currants

Publication in journal/magazine aimed at general public - Reduction in pesticide residues

www.manoukis.lt Mano ūkis - žurnalas 2016/5

LRCAF-WP3-A10

EUFRUIT information sheets

Publication of technical bulletin/guideline - Reduction in pesticide residues

prepared EUFRUIT information sheets about project

pcfruit-WP3-a25

Study day pome fruit, presentation on improved integrated pear psyllid control with aid of model

Organising/holding seminar/lecture-based workshop - Reduction in pesticide residues

20/01/2017, Hasselt, Belgium Study day for fruit growers, extension people and stakeholders in Belgium. In this presentation of Tim Belien (pcfruit, Zoology department) the recently developed model on pear psyllids and beneficials was presented. It was presented how the model can be used to optimize the timing of treatments against pear psylla, taking into account beneficial…

pcfruit-WP3-a26

study evening crop protection in fruit growing

Organising/holding seminar/lecture-based workshop - Reduction in pesticide residues

Study evening for fruit growers, extension people and stakeholders in Belgium. In this presentation of Tim Belien (pcfruit, Zoology department) the recently developed model on pear psyllids and beneficials was presented. It was explained how the model can be used to optimize the timing of treatments against pear psylla, taking into account beneficial arthropods. This results in…

pcfruit-WP3-a27

Study day/meeting on climate change, impact on pest control in fruit growing

Participation in other stakeholder meeting - Reduction in pesticide residues

21/02/2017, Melle, Belgium Study day on climate change and its impact on agriculture. Presentation of Tim Belien concerning the impact on integrated pest control in fruit growing, and how to anticipate in order to control pests with a minimum of chemical sprayings.

pcfruit-WP3-a28

Harmonized dose expressions in 3 D crops in Europe - Implementation and experiences of LWA in BE/NL.

Organising/holding industry group meeting/event - Reduction in pesticide residues

14/03/2017. Sint-Truiden, Belgium International meeting with stakeholders (crop protection industry) concerning the harmonization of dose expressions in vertical crops. The correct dose application results in better control and less chance on resistance development. Hense this contributes to minimization of residues in future.

pcfruit-WP3-a29

International meeting: integrated control SWD.

Organising/holding other stakeholder meeting/event - Reduction in pesticide residues

6-7/6/2017, Sint-Truiden, Belgium Meeting organized by pcfruit Zoology department concerning the sustainable control of D. suzukii (SWD), with participants from Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, UK. Scientific knowledge and current best practices for integrated control of SWD were presented and exchanged between the participants.

pcfruit-WP3-a30

International symposium on crop protection (ISCP)

Participation in scientific conference - Reduction in pesticide residues

23/05/2017,Ghent, Belgium The Symposium focused on new developments in all aspects of crop protection. Pcfruit, Zoology department, participated with a (poster) presentation on thrips control and aphid control, with aid of natural enemies.

pcfruit-WP3-a31

Study day/field visit-demonstration grapevines: SWD control

Organising/holding field-based workshop - Reduction in pesticide residues

Study day with field visit to experimental vineyard of pcfruit at 15/09/2017, Sint-Truiden During this study day/field visit Tim Belien presented and demonstrated in the field the current best practises for the integrated control of D. suzukii (SWD). The use of nets and alternative biological control treatments was demonstrated.

The EUFRUIT thematic network has received funding from the
European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme
under grant agreement No 696337.