In November green manures were sowed in demonstrative farms (La Pagliara, Carrā, Visconti Massimo & C, Podere Le Lame and Res Uvae) according with Action Plans.
Solutions for improving soil health in vineyards will be identified (e.g., cover crops, permanent under-the-vine organic mulching, and re-vegetation of remnants and buffer zones). A study of soil an
A Decision tool will be developed able to guide grape growers in defining their specific soil and environmental problem(s), selecting the best solution(s) and assessing the expected benefits, and, f
The tool will be tested in 9 demonstration farms. Farmers will be trained in using the tool and guided in applying it in at least 2 vineyards per farm. Data on soil properties, biodiversity, vine gr
A study of socio-economic conditions affecting soil management will be realized, together with a cost-benefit analysis related to the implementation of soil management actions in the demo farms. The
Three panels of stakeholders will be created who will provide contribution both during the project and after the project end. The “demo farmer” group will include the farmers involved in
With the contribution of the LIFE financial instrument of European Community
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Project coordinator: Prof. Stefano Poni stefano.poni@unicatt.it
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With the contribution of the LIFE financial instrument of European Community
