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Precision Feed Protect
A scientific program for
entomological enemies
of stored animal feed
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Joining Forces
The academic research
and the world of industry
come together to create
an innovative solution
Innovative solutions
Design and implementation of integrated pest control solutions
Diversification strategy
The whole monitoring process is done
in real time using sensors
Safer products
The aim of this
co-operation is to provide products that ensure high safety standards
Economic benefits
The proposed research project intends to save company resources and minimize potential damages
Feed value
reaches 1.8 billion Euros in Greece
Installation of sensor network
in the storage areas of the VIOSOKAT company
PARTNERS
The main stakeholders
involved in the program
iBO
The Institute for Bio-Economy and Agri-Technology (iBO), is one of the five Institutes of the Centre for Research and Technology – Hellas (CERTH), a legal entity governed by private law with non-profit status, supervised by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT) of the Greek Ministry of Development and Investments.
VIOZOKAT
VIOZOKAT S.A., an animal feed manufacturer which is based in the area of Katerini, Greece, was founded in 1966 and is one of the largest and longest-running animal feed industries in the Balkan region. The storage capacity of the A' Materials of the central factory reaches 40,000 tons, while it extends over an area of 80 acres.
IMPLEMENTATION METHODOLOGY
The Project
in 4 stages
Current Situation Analysis - Overview
Analysis of the existing situation at the facilities of the "VIOZOKAT" company will be made
Evaluation and optimization of precision applications
Installation of fully controlled disinfestation containers and silos on the company's premises
Evaluating the efficacy of contact insecticides
Evaluation of usability and effectiveness of various approved contact insecticides in the field
Assessment of the economic and social footprint
The economic analysis will be carried out through the use of the Data Envelopment Analysis method
SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTATION
Commercial exploitation of the project's results
The design and implementation of integrated solutions to deal with insects and rodents in stored foods, based on state-of-the-art technologies, will be proposals that can be immediately exploited commercially, being perfectly adapted to the operational needs of the company.