What was the challenge/problem addressed?
After summarizing results of fertilization and monitoring leaching of nutrients during droughty period in 2018-2019 in five fields where a drainage system was installed, leaching of general nitrogen in regulated systems was 2.5 times lower in comparison to unregulated drainage systems. Results of research carried out in other countries were proven when yield in regulated drainage systems was about 20 per cent higher than yield in unregulated ones. Research was carried out by researchers of Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy and specialists of Lithuanian Agricultural Advisory Service.
What are the success factors in solving the problem?
Farmers’ initiative and involvement; droughty year suitable for demonstration of results proving effectiveness of the technology; interinstitutional co-operation during the project, dissemination of information about results, co-operation with private companies result of which is application of technology in other Lithuanian farms.
What were the main challenges during the innovation process?
Interpretation of data of monitoring; too droughty seasons of vegetation in 2018-2019; search for suitable systems of dam and installatio.
What role does the advisor or advisory service play with the practical case?
Knowledge awareness and exchange, Advisory, consultancy and backstopping aimed at solving complex problems, to be provided during the innovation process and based on demands of actors and the co-construction of solutions, Capacity building, aimed at increasing innovation actors’ capacities in order to play their roles in the innovation process
For sharing experience of the practical case, please contact
Rimas Magyla
rimas.magyla@lzukt.lt, +370 687 15519