The aim of the communication materials is to publicise the COALA Project among potential users. This Deliverab...
This Deliverable is an update of the first version of the Communication and Dissemination Plan.
This Deliverable describes the pilot experiments of COALA Project. Participatory evaluation of the COALA servi...
The COALA Project, a European Union funded project involving a collaborative initiative between the European U...
The plenary meeting of COALA Project has been held on 23rd, 24th and 30 November 2020
Thanks to Copernicus data, Europe and Australia launch a new challenge to improve the management of water and ...
Satellite monitoring tools key to sustainable agriculture Using satellite data to deliver real-time crop monitoring can help achieve more cost-efficient and sustainable agriculture, and open up potential new commercial opportunities. Read the article here Thanks to CORDIS Read more…
Australia‘s cotton industry has made significant strides in improving water use efficiency. This has been achieved through the implementation of innovative irrigation practices and technologies. In this post, we’ll explore these practices and their impact on sustainable cotton production. Water use efficiency in Cotton ProductionWater use efficiency (WUE) is a term commonly used to describe…
The COALA Project, a European Union funded project involving a collaborative initiative between the European Union and Australia has successfully concluded. The project, which ran from 2020 to 2023, aimed to develop and implement a new intelligent irrigation monitoring and control system for agriculture. The system uses satellite data to monitor crop conditions and water…
Dr Guido D’Urso starts each day with a cup of Italian coffee as he reads his emails. Working on an international project, Dr D’Urso corresponds with his Australian colleagues in the morning, his European colleagues during the day, and his American peers in the evening. Guiding PhD students, coordinating postgraduate courses, and managing an international…
Carlo De Michele is a very early riser, so arranging a conversation across the globe is no issue for him. Between making breakfast, the school run and zipping to work at Ariespace, on his motorbike, Dr De Michele finds the time to speak with us about creating and managing an international AgTech project. “My name…
Far from the dirt roads and flat landscapes of Australian farmland, Dr Francesco Vuolo calls me from the idyllic mountainous background of Austria. Dr Vuolo speaks with me about the big data for agriculture that COALA uses for its projects, drawing from a wealth of experience working with satellite data. Based at the University of…
COALA prides itself on its connection with on-the-ground experts, and Anthony Rudd is a perfect example of this role. We spoke with Rudd about agricultural technology (AgTech) in Australia and how Aussie growers use this agricultural data. When Rudd speaks, you can tell he lives and breathes Australian agriculture. Rudd is the managing director of…
Continuing our conversation with Dr Bonnie Teece, we discussed how she took her growing knowledge of science communication and applied it to the multifaceted COALA dissemination and communication strategy. We also discuss the concept and importance of legacy for the longevity of the COALA project. Once Teece began to master her skills as a science…
Communicating COALA’s products and achievements is an integral part of the COALA business model. We sat down for a conversation with Dr Bonnie Teece to discuss the art of science communication. Teece is responsible for ensuring the COALA work is communicated across all platforms, and as far as science communication goes, Teece is an expert….
It is important for the future of sustainability and the planet that we keep pushing the limits of Earth Observation technologies in support of landscape productivity. Continuing the conversation with Professor Graciela Metternicht, we discuss the potential of AgTech in supporting both farming and environmental sustainability. “The potential [of AgTech] is mind blowing, there are…