IPMorama Featured in the Podcast: From Genes to Farmers’ Fields
We’re pleased to share a new podcast episode from the Computomics Podcast, featuring Vanessa Prigge, one of IPMorama’s partners from Saka Pflanzenzucht (Solana Group), Germany.
In this episode, Vanessa offers an engaging and practice-oriented perspective on current challenges in crop protection and explains how the IPMorama project is contributing to more sustainable, resilient and future-proof farming systems across Europe.
IPMorama Through the Lens of Practice
During the conversation, Vanessa highlights how IPMorama’s core ideas, particularly the integration of plant breeding and Integrated Pest Management (IPM), can support farmers in reducing pesticide reliance while maintaining productivity. Drawing on her experience within advisory and innovation networks, she clearly articulates why variety-centric IPM is not just a scientific concept, but a practical pathway forward.
In the episode, listeners will hear about:
- The real-world challenges farmers face in pest and disease management
- Why genetic resistance is a cornerstone of sustainable IPM strategies
- How IPMorama connects breeders, advisors and farmers across Europe
- The importance of aligning innovation with on-farm realities
Vanessa’s contribution offers a compelling example of how project partners act as ambassadors for IPMorama, helping translate research into language and solutions that resonate beyond the scientific community.
Why This Matters
Being featured in the Computomics Podcast reflects the growing relevance of IPMorama’s approach within broader innovation and agri-tech discussions. The episode demonstrates how collaborative European projects can influence conversations well beyond their immediate networks, reaching technology developers, researchers and practitioners alike.
Vanessa’s clear enthusiasm for IPMorama, combined with her practical insight, makes her a strong voice for the project and a natural candidate for future podcast features and outreach activities.
We invite you to listen to the episode and discover how IPMorama is shaping the future of sustainable crop protection – one conversation at a time.