The Democritus University of Thrace, leading partner of the first European Digital Innovation Hub in the Hellenic Agri-food sector, #DigiAgriFood, together with the potato producers’ group of Kato Nevrokopi and the Agricultural Cooperative Union of EAS Drama, with the support of the Municipality of Kato Nevrokopi and Sandros SA, are organizing an open educational seminar on the topic:
“Potato of Kato Nevrokopi, the iconic crop of our Region and the path to Digital Transformation in Agriculture”
on Wednesday, 26/3/2025, from 17:00 to 21:00, at Kato Nevrokopi Drama Town Hall Amphitheater.
As part of the mission of the European Hub #DigiAgriFood to support farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative digital and sustainable solutions, the series of in-person training sessions continues, promoting collaboration by connecting local stakeholders, agronomists, farm advisors, cooperatives, collective organizations with the #DigiAgriFood Hub in a dynamic environment that links our services with real local needs.
Event Agenda:
16:30-17:00: Arrival – Registration
17:00-17:30: Greetings, Presentation of the European Digital Innovation Hub in the Agri-food Sector in Greece, #DigiAgriFood
17:30-18:00: “Introduction to GPS Technologies,Use of Differential Fertilization
Maps”, Charalampos Theodosiadis
18:00-18:30: “Introduction to Organic Farming and Specialized Potato Nutrition,” Sandros SA
18:30-18:45: Coffee Break
18:45-19:30: “Irrigation Water: Quality, Impacts of Agricultural Activities, Utilization, and Modern Methods,” Laboratory of Sanitary Engineering, Water Quality and Wastewater, Department of Civil Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, X. Akratos, I. Kagkalou, D. Latinopoulos
19:30-20:00: “Analysis of Services for Potatoes, Highlighting Unique Characteristics”, Marirena Grigoriou, Vice-Rector of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs & Lifelong Learning, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace
20:00-20:45: “Utilization of Residues and Enhancement of Soil Fertility in Potato Cultivation,” Professor Spyridon Dougias, Department of Environmental Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace
20:45-21:00: Open Discussion, Needs Assessment, Closing Remarks
The event is open to the public, primarily targeting farmers, processors, agronomists, advisors, and agricultural cooperatives.