POSTAL ADDRESS

Carretera de Liria Sn

46380

Cheste

Spain

WORKING TEAM

Dr. Lars T. Berger

Ivan Lopez

SHORT BIO

Pulverizadores Fede (FEDE) is a technology leader in the production of agricultural machinery, with focus on sprayer technology for vertical crops found, for example, in orchards, vineyards and olive plantations. As such, FEDE is well positioned to contribute to Food Security, and Sustainable Agriculture, while at the same time strengthening competitiveness of the European agricultural sector. Dating back to a Valencian family business founded in 1967, and now led in the second generation by Mrs Remedios Pérez and Mr Federico Pérez, FEDE has steadily invested in R&D, quality, and its trans-disciplinary workforce, to bring highly innovative solutions to world markets. Internationalization is a key driver, with FEDE operating its R&D, main production, and training facilities in the Valencian Community (Spain), offices in the US and a production facility for small equipment in Beijing (China).

FEDE’s success since over 50 years stems partially from its research projects which paired with customer feedback based continuous innovation, lean processes, and disciplined relentless execution, have allowed FEDE to become the only European speciality crop sprayer supply partner of John Deere, a world leader in agricultural machinery, known for its strict quality standards and its core values: Integrity; Quality; Commitment; and Innovation.

INVOLVEMENT IN OPTIMA

WP1

Collection of specifications/market requirements and community building

WP2

Ensuring real world implementability of the advanced early detection methods of plant diseases

WP4

Iterative development, testing, and optimization of innovative spraying technologies, with specific focus on the development of a smart sprayer for apple orchards

WP5

Assistance on logistical support when it comes to pilot testing of the developed technologies

WP7

Overseeing tasks on business model definition, business model validation and consumer engagement and participation in dissemination activities.