Launch webinar for Nando Hackathon - Reducing Overfertilization by Innovative Solutions

2024-02-21T12:00:00Z2024-02-21T13:30:00Z

Hi @Biobord_user - Are you working on precision farming, smart farming solutions, biostimulant integration or farmer outreach?

Nando is specializing in microbial biostimulants and seeks ingenious proposals to empower its customers with an efficient and economical method for precise and more harmless fertilizer planning. The excessive application of nitrogen and phosphates is leading to water pollution and disrupting soil microbial growth all around the EU. Nando invites you to design an innovative solution to tackle the prevalent issue of overfertilization caused by the indiscriminate use of fertilizers in European agricultural farms.

Join us for a Launch Webinar as we kick off the Nando Hackathon focusing on the urgent issue of overfertilization in European agriculture. Gain a better understanding of the issue itself and learn about the solutions that Nando will expect during the hackathon.

:ear_of_rice: Webinar Highlights:

  • Presenting the BioBoosters hackathon concept.
  • Unveiling the challenges posed by overfertilization in European agriculture.
  • Exploring the innovative solutions required to address water pollution, soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and human health concerns.
  • Introduction to Nando’s mission and commitment to sustainable practices in crop and livestock production.
  • Presenting of the Nando’s hackathon challenge.

:microphone: Speakers:

  • “The BioBoosters concept” - Anna Aalto, Jyväskylä University of Applied Science;
  • “Soil Health in Agricultural Ecosystems” Dr. Žydrė Kadžiulienė, Lithuanian Research Centre of Agriculture and Forestry;
  • “BioCash project: Bio-economy and Circular Agriculture for Soil Health” - Dr. Karolina Barčauskaitė, Lithuanian Research Centre of Agriculture and Forestry;
  • “Presentation of the Challenge of the Nando Hackathon” - Jonas Ignatavičius, Head of Innovations at Nando.

:rocket: Why Attend?

  • Gain a deep understanding of the environmental and agricultural sustainability challenges.
  • Learn about Nando’s mission and their role in developing biostimulants, surfactants, and chemical products to combat overfertilization.
  • Be part of a community dedicated to fostering innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
  • Get more information if you are interested in participating in Nando Hackathon.

:pushpin: Register to join the webinar :arrow_right: https://bit.ly/48jTOJz

:link: More information about the Nando hackathon :arrow_right: Nando Hackathon - Sunrise Tech Park