OPER8

The project involves 8 'operational groups' across 7 countries. 

The operational groups involved are farming organisations, applied researchers and academic institutions across Europe.

Our main objective is to communicate alternative weed control solutions of each operational group to key stakeholders through networks across the EU.

To achieve this;

• First, we will establish needs for alternative weed control and barriers for implementation across each network.  

• Then, we will create an inventory of solutions for these needs, barriers and gaps.  

• National action plans will be developed based on these solutions and then critically evaluated by stakeholders in a cost- benefit analysis, whilst also assessing relevance of solutions to each country/region involved.  

• Outcomes will be available as fact sheets, videos, e-learning modules and other audio-visual material. (Oper8 website, social media, newsletters, and the EIP-AGRI Service Point.) Follow our social media to keep updated about news and events!

• Best practices and audio-visual material will be demonstrated at regional/ national agricultural fairs.  

• Policy recommendations will be put forward from each country. 

• On farm demonstrations will respond to specific needs and precise demand. Demo-farmers will share their experiences with other practitioners through different field events.  

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If you would like to enquire about the Oper8 project in the UK please contact Lynn Tatnell lynn.tatnell@adas.co.uk 

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement 101060591