What was the challenge/problem addressed?

The aim of the operation is to develop and implement a comprehensive new model of cultivation, harvesting, farm management and production using a new system and processing model, as a result of which two final new products will be created, which will be introduced to the market through an improved marketing method.

How did you solve the problem?

As part of the operation, the leader of OG – Foundation for the Development of the Lublin Region, two new products developed and implemented in the form of dried fruit tea and spices. Two new agricultural practices developed: agrotechnic growing in polyculture with black lilac and fruity rose (wrinkled and wild), wild-growing plants, which are endangered and / or protected species: spotted honeysuckle, cloudberry and forest speedwell, and agroculture of monoculture for wild growing plants: nettle and turnip rape. A new method of organizing and managing production in an agricultural holding was developed and implemented thanks to the creation of a GIS system for the farm.

What is innovative in your practical case?

As part of the operation, a production, processing and distribution innovative model was developed for a several-hectare, pilot farm in the Zielawy Valley, which was subject to multidirectional analysis in real conditions.

What are the success factors in solving the problem?

Implementation of the study of emission, profitability, drying methods and parameters of drying equipment in micro-growth and improved marketing method of new products based on new agrotechnics, a new method of organization and management.

Lessons learned

Better selection of partners in consortium

What role does the advisor or advisory service play with the practical case?

Dissemination, publication of articles, organization of study visits, workshops, conferences and trainings.

Can your approach be transferred and/or adapted for other innovation challenges and regions?

Yes

Estimated transferability on a scale from 1 to 5

(where 1 is easy and 5 very difficult)

2

 

For sharing the experience on the good practice, please contact

Barbara Baj-Wójtowicz

bb.wojtowicz@yahoo.co.uk

Link to external information

https://www.instagram.com/lubelskieziola/