The Operational Group
AGRENAOS is a certified agricultural advisory organization and has many years of experience in the management of operational programmes for producer organizations, in the use of rural development financial instruments and in the development of environmentally friendly solutions in agricultural production. Agrenaos has been involved in a number of national and research projects as an innovation broker and as an agent for the dissemination and demonstration of innovation in the agricultural sector. The company is staffed with an adequate number of partners in the Region and is leading the creation of a network of agricultural consultants for the promotion of innovative practices in the Greek agricultural sector. In addition, partnerships with scientific institutions, in Greece and abroad, ensure the necessary synergies for consolidating knowledge and innovation in the agricultural sector.
Christos Karatzas
MSc Agronomist – Agricultural Economist, AUA (Agricultural University of Athens)
Panagiotis Nasis
MSc Agronomist in Food Science and Technology, AUA
Vassia Tsigarida
MSc Agronomist in Crop Science, AUAThe productive partner
The Agricultural Cooperative of Stavies was founded in 1946 with Ministerial Decision No. 26403/11-3-1946 of the Ministry of Agriculture. Today, it consists of 73 members who cultivate around 3,000 acres of land. They cultivate olive trees for oil production, having extensive experience and knowledge in this specific cultivation. They have implemented their own program to combat the olive fruit fly (Dacus) after continuous failures of the program implemented by the Heraklion Plant Protection Directorate.
The Agricultural Cooperative of Stavies has the olive groves for the pilot implementation of the Operational Plan. It will undertake pest control activities, namely trapping and the execution of bait spraying in its olive groves.
Representative: Georgios Delakis, President
The productive partner
The Agricultural Cooperative of Stavies was founded in 1946 with Ministerial Decision No. 26403/11-3-1946 of the Ministry of Agriculture. Today, it consists of 73 members who cultivate around 3,000 acres of land. They cultivate olive trees for oil production, having extensive experience and knowledge in this specific cultivation. They have implemented their own program to combat the olive fruit fly (Dacus) after continuous failures of the program implemented by the Heraklion Plant Protection Directorate.
The Agricultural Cooperative of Stavies has the olive groves for the pilot implementation of the Operational Plan. It will undertake pest control activities, namely trapping and the execution of bait spraying in its olive groves.
The scientific partner
ELGO-DIMITRA/IELYA is the Greek research institute that has been dealing with olive cultivation issues for the past 30 years and more.
It has developed a multitude of methodologies and rational practices, conducts research for the creation and transfer of knowledge, aiming at the development of the primary sector and the resolution of problems in the agricultural world.
The research results are also disseminated to the involved stakeholders through modern educational programs.
The scientific partner
ELGO-DIMITRA/IELYA is the Greek research institute that has been dealing with olive cultivation issues for the past 30 years and more.
It has developed a multitude of methodologies and rational practices, conducts research for the creation and transfer of knowledge, aiming at the development of the primary sector and the resolution of problems in the agricultural world.
The research results are also disseminated to the involved stakeholders through modern educational programs.
Nikolakakis Antonios
Recent graduate of the School of Agriculture at Aristotle University of ThessalonikiAntonis Nikolakakis is a recent graduate of the School of Agriculture at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a thesis in entomology titled “Selection of a host plant and its impact on the development of Nesidiocoris sp. individuals.” and Macrolophus sp.
Since 2019, he has been actively involved in activities at the Entomology Laboratory of IELYA Chania, such as studying the bio-ecology of the olive fruit fly, recording biodiversity in olive groves in Crete, and overall management of insect pests in crops.
Varikou Kiriaki
Entomology researcherMrs Dr Κ. Varikou As the main researcher and entomologist, she holds a Master’s and a Ph.D. degree in biological control of crop pests and in the bioecology of citrus thrips, respectively. She has extensive experience in managing crop pests in Crete, particularly in olive tree pests. Her expertise includes conducting bioassays of insecticides, evaluating new active substances, rearing pests and beneficial insects, implementing rational use of plant protection products, and managing risks from new crop pests. She has also conducted studies on wild pollinators and other related subjects. Varikou Kiki has 20 years of research experience in the field of plant protection and integrated pest management. She has published over 30 articles, with most of them as the main author. She has also coordinated numerous research projects. You can find some of Varikou’s publications on their ResearchGate profile (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kiki_Varikou) and learn more about their work on the ELGO/IELYA website (https://elgo.iosv.gr/staff-member/varikou-kiriaki/). Her role in the project will be to design the improved and automated means and methods of tackling blight as indicated in the operational plan.
The scientific and technological partner
The Laboratory of Design, Processing, and Automation of the Department of Electronic Engineering at the Hellenic Mediterranean University has proven experience in issues related to the agri-food sector through the participation of its members in competitive research programs and through publications in recognized international scientific journals and conferences.
The scientific and technological partner
The Laboratory of Design, Processing, and Automation of the Department of Electronic Engineering at the Hellenic Mediterranean University has proven experience in issues related to the agri-food sector through the participation of its members in competitive research programs and through publications in recognized international scientific journals and conferences.
Georgios Fouskitakis
Associate Professor at the Department of Electronic Engineering (Chania) of the School of Engineering at the Hellenic Mediterranean UniversityDr Georgios Fouskitakis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electronic Engineering (Chania) of the School of Engineering at the Hellenic Mediterranean University. He has extensive experience in the design and development of devices and automation systems with a focus on smart agriculture and precision agriculture. He has many years of research activity in the field of automation and mechatronics. He has published a significant number of scientific papers in international journals and conferences and has coordinated numerous research projects. His role in the project will be to coordinate the efforts for the development of automated spraying systems and the corresponding information system, as mentioned in the Operational plan.
Heracles Rigakis
Electronic Engineer with a Master’s degree (MPhil) in the design of innovative electronic devicesMr. Heracles Rigakis is an Electronic Engineer and holds a Master’s degree (MPhil) in the design of innovative electronic devices. He has extensive experience both in the private sector and through his involvement in a large number of research projects as a principal scientific collaborator. He is a PhD candidate at the Hellenic Mediterranean University. He has experience in the design, development, and programming of mechatronic systems, measurement systems, automatic control devices, and wireless sensor devices. His role in the project will be the development of automatic spraying devices and ensuring the proper functioning of the equipment, as mentioned in the Operational Plan.
Evaggelos Tripolitakis
Computer Engineer with a Master’s degree (MSc) in Electronic Automation SystemsMr. Evaggelos Tripolitakis is a Computer Engineer with a Master’s degree (MSc) in Electronic Automation Systems, Informatics, and Communications. He has several years of experience in both the private sector and through participation in a large number of research projects as a scientific collaborator. He is a PhD candidate at the Hellenic Mediterranean University. He has experience in the design, development, and programming of information systems, databases, and data structures. His role in the project will be the development of the digital platform for data representation in crop protection, as mentioned in the Operational Plan.