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EUFAWREADY is a project funded by the European Union (under GA No 101212676) aiming to enhance EU preparedness for fall armyworm (FAW) outbreaks by developing tools for early detection, sustainable control, and reduced reliance on synthetic pesticides.
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💥 EUFAWREADY's is going to Milan!

From 3-4 March 2026, the consortium will gather in Milan, Italy, together with external stakeholders, for two days full of collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Stay tuned for more updates!
November 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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👀 Spotted!

EUFAWREADY brochures can be found at Horizon-Europe project SOLO’s stakeholder meeting in Évora, Portugal.
October 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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📨 EUFAWREADY has been cited in a list of "new arrivals" in @pensoft.net's latest edition of the #ScienceRadar newsletter.

💡 The newsletter highlights important innovations and milestones for the research community.

🗞️Read the newest edition & subscribe: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1039...
September 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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👀Spotted!

🫶EUFAWREADY brochures and stickers are available for grabs at @forsaid.eu's AGM in Portugal.
September 12, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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On 9 September, we celebrate #WorldAgricultureDay.

🌽 A day to recognise the importance of the agricultural sector for all.

🐛 Invasive pests, such as FAW, can cause significant harm to our agriculture, destroying crops and threatening food security.

👉Being prepared for possible outbreaks is key.
September 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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📢​EUFAWREADY needs your input!

The survey gathers your awareness, needs, and expectations to help tailor tools, strengthen collaboration, and support practical solutions.

Available in 9 languages!

📝​Complete the survey: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
July 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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EUFAWREADY went to Crete!

🦋From 6-12 July, 50 scientists gathered in Kolymvari for the 12th Lepidoptera Molecular Biology Workshop.

EUFAWREADY coordinator Anne-Nathalie Volkoff and @inrae-france.bsky.social colleagues took part, with Emmanuelle d'Alençon leading a poster presentation.
July 28, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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📰The first EUFAWREADY press release is here!

Curious about our mission, our June kick-off meeting in France, and how you can take part in our open survey?

Read about it in our press release 👇🏼

🔗 EurekAlert: www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
🔗 AlphaGalileo: www.alphagalileo.org/en-gb/Item-D...
July 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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✍️The second session of the day, led by @inrae-france.bsky.social, is dedicated to informing the consortium on WP10, focusing on the management and administration of the project.

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June 18, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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The first session is a restitution workshop: all workshop groups from yesterday have a representative relay the conclusions and discussions of their workshop group.

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June 18, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Day 2 of the consortium meeting has started!

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June 18, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Final session of the day has divided the WPs into groups once more in order to plan upcoming workshops per one of EUFAWREADY’s 3 pillars: learn, detect, control.

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June 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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We continue with a session led by Stefan Topfer from CABI, focusing on T8.3: the development of an IPM toolbox on practical, safe, economic and effective FAW management practices.

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June 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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🔋Time for another interactive activity to bring the energy up!

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June 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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🛠️ Workshop hour!

The first workshop is all about looking ahead. Work Packages gather to plan the first six months of the project: activities, deliverables, milestones, and links with one another.

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June 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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🤝 Back from lunch break with an interactive activity!

Highclere Consulting (HCC) leads a session on stakeholder engagement, related to Task 1.1 of WP1.

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June 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Closing in the speedy introductions with WP9, led by @pensoft.net, Communication, dissemination and knowledge exchange to maximise project impact.

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June 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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WP8, led by JKI, focuses on the Integration of management solutions for FAW in Europe.

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June 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Onto WP7: Exploring Plant-Based and Natural Semiochemical Solutions for FAW Management in Europe. This WP is led by FORTH and, amongst other things, will develop novel natural semiochemicals for FAW biocontrol.

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June 17, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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WP6, led by BPI, focuses on Utilizing Microbial Agents for FAW Control in Europe.

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June 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Next up is WP5 led by CABI: Leveraging Natural Enemies and Agro- ecological Methods for FAW Management in Europe!

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June 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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WP4, led by ECOBERTURA, focuses on the early detection and monitoring of FAW for a rapid response protocol.

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June 17, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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WP3, Evaluating the impact of an invasion by FAW for Europe, is led by UNIBS. WP3 will define scenarios of FAW entry and spread, assess FAW abundance and assess the economic and environmental impact of FAW.

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June 17, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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🔑 WP2 led by @inrae-france.bsky.social focuses on the Key Functional Traits Shaping thr Expansion Potential of EU FAW populations.

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June 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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🏃‍♀️We’re on to a round of speedy introductions… each WP has 160 seconds to familiarize the consortium with their WP & activities.

WP1 presented by @HCC is all about stakeholder engagement, awareness and preparedness.

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June 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM