Improving the targeted use of fungicides and pesticides

Every summer, LIST looks back at the success stories from the previous year. Discover the ShIFT (SeptorIa ForecasT) model: a new software tool enabling certain fungal diseases affecting winter wheat to be predicted.

In precision agriculture, pesticides and other products are used precisely when and where they are needed. For several years, LIST has been working on a series of projects called 'Sentinelle' with the Luxembourg Ministry of Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development. This collaboration was extended in 2021, and permitted the launch, in May, of the ShIFT (SeptorIa ForecasT) model: a new software tool enabling certain fungal diseases affecting winter wheat to be predicted.

In Northwest and Central Europe, septoria is the most destructive winter wheat disease. It results in spots appearing on wheat leaves. In order to combat this disease in time, farmers need forecasting models to know when to spray fungicide. The ShIFT model, developed by LIST, enables farmers to better monitor this disease and to protect their crops more effectively.

Discover more success stories in the digital version of the LIST 2021 annual report, including videos, podcasts and links to more information, or download the PDF version, in English and French.