Nikolas Valanidis is a Plant Production Agronomist (BSc Plant Sciences, MSc Plant Biotechnology) and a PhD candidate researching Smart and Sustainable Raspberry Production in Cyprus. He is the Founder and Director of Mountain Berries Pitsilia and Bioagrotiki, with expertise in agroecology, sustainable and smart farming, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). He also serves as Coordinator of the Agricultural Applications Unit at the MountMed Institute and Secretary of the Troodos Producers Association