Orchards system in Italy – Booklet #2

Key Hub Conclusions:
Demo events and discussions on use of DSS have supported the belief that interventions, even in prevention, are carried out only when necessary. Furthermore, the use of participatory monitoring to implement data closer to individual farm realities and microclimate, enhanced this awareness. However, farmers are unable to fully rely on the proposed models and suggest modifications to make them more usable. Study days and knowledge exchange events between our project and other projects working in the area improve knowledge of all the factors involved in olive grove management and help holistic research into solutions, leading to a more or less abandonment of chemicals and a greater sensitivity to the environment.

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