There has been plenty happening across CrackSense this summer. Four seasons of fieldwork are now covered, new research has been published, and the project continues to explore how data, sensing and digital technologies can help us better understand f ...
In this edition of Data Stories 360°, we speak with Georgia Nikolakopoulou, Associate Researcher and Project Manager at the Agricultural University of Athens and a member of the Smart Farming Technology Group. The conversation explores Georgia’s jou ...
After more than three years of collaboration, innovation, and hands-on testing, the Farmtopia project is concluding with a clear message: digital farming can be accessible, affordable, and practical for small and medium scale farms.Funded by the Hori ...
The CrackSense team has been active across many areas! New tech briefs, conference presentations, pilot findings, and fresh articles...Here is a roundup of our latest work across the project. Discover the CrackSense Tech Brief Series ...
CrackSense participated at the 93rd International Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad, held from May 16th to May 21st, as part of a joint activity implemented together with other EU-funded projects. The Future Systems Hub, a member of CrackSense consortium ...
Fruit cracking remains one of the most difficult challenges in orchard production. Losses can appear quickly, vary from one tree to another, and reduce both yield and fruit quality across several crops.Within the CrackSense piloting activities, partn ...
Fruit cracking in pomegranate is one of the biggest concerns for pomegranate growers. A single cracking event close to harvest can reduce market quality, affect storage potential, and lead to financial losses. But what if growers could identify crack ...
With the final year now in motion, we look back at the scientific contributions, stories, and outreach that have defined this period. From a dynamic consortium meeting in Serbia that bridged science and grower perspectives, to new peer-reviewed publi ...
This episode of our Spotlight series presents Dr. José Quero Garcia, Researcher at INRAE in Bordeaux, France, and partner in the CrackSense project. He shares insights on the complex factors behind fruit cracking in sweet cherries, including environm ...
Europe Day is held each year on 9 May, marking a symbolic step in Europe’s journey towards cooperation and shared progress. In 2025, the day carries added meaning, as it marks 75 years since the Schuman Declaration, the starting point of what would b ...
