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 ...
CrackSense: Moving Forward in Year Three
As we enter the third year of the CrackSense project, it is a great moment to reflect on the progress we have made and plan the next steps. This year, we are preparing a variety of activities to continue advancing our work on addressing fruit crackin ...
Meteorological Day 2025: Strengthening Early Warnings
World Meteorological Day is celebrated annually on March 23. In 2025, it serves as a reminder of the importance of meteorology in safeguarding lives and livelihoods. This global event highlights the role of National Meteorological and Hydrological Se ...
Smart Crop Insurance for a Changing Climate
Crop insurance has become an essential tool for managing agricultural risks under growing climate uncertainty. Extreme weather events - such as storms, droughts, floods, and heatwaves - are becoming more frequent and severe, threatening both farmers’ ...
Open Data Day 2025: Celebrating Transparency and Development
Open Data Day is an annual event that takes place around the world, bringing together communities, policymakers, and developers to advocate for the importance of open data. This day serves as an opportunity to highlight the benefits of open data for ...
CrackSense Consortium Meeting in Athens: Paving the Way for Pilots
The second CrackSense Consortium meeting took place at the Agricultural University of Athens, bringing together project partners to discuss progress, refine strategies, and plan for the next steps in mitigating fruit cracking.Over three days, consort ...
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025
Every year on February 11, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day highlights the vital role women play in scientific and technological advancements and encourages greater gender equality in these fields. De ...
Understanding the CrackSense Journey Through an Infographic
Infographics have a unique way of transforming complex projects into visually engaging stories. They allow us to digest data, methodologies, and key takeaways at a glance, bridging the gap between intricate research and clear communication.The infogr ...
Spotlight on: Celebrating the Fruit of the Year 2024
Expert in the spotlight: Dr Idit Ginzberg is a researcher in the Department of Vegetable and Field Crops at the Institute of Plant Sciences, ARO, the Volcani Institute. Her current projects include studying the ph ...
World Soil Day: Unearthing the Basics of Soil Health
World Soil Day is celebrated annually on December 5th to highlight the critical role healthy soils play in sustaining life on Earth. The day advocates for sustainable soil management and aims to raise awareness about the importance of soil conservati ...