CerberusProject

The Cerberus Project embodies an innovative approach towards sustainable agricultural protection, focusing on early detection and intelligent intervention against pests. Currently, pest monitoring proves to be costly and time-intensive, resulting in limited spatial and temporal resolution. In response to this challenge, Cerberus capitalises on early pest detection and the smart application of sprays to reduce pesticide usage and sustainably eradicate pests in their nascent stages. The project relies on a combination of Copernicus-enhanced observation models, IoT insect traps, robotic monitoring, and citizen-generated data to establish a cloud platform integrating diverse information sources. Cerberus generates AI-driven risk maps and spraying recommendations through its cutting-edge crop surveillance system. With a validation strategy targeting six key pests across vital Mediterranean crops, Cerberus adopts a multi-actor approach, fostering collaboration among academia, technology firms, citizens, and government agencies. This innovative and collaborative approach seeks to address pest management challenges in agriculture, promoting sustainability and cooperation among diverse stakeholders to ensure food security and environmental health.