Koji je izazov/problem bio riješen?

Drought situations are increasingly common in mainland Portugal, particularly in the Alentejo. In those times, those who have cattle are obliged to buy straw and feed to feed the animals, with high costs for agricultural exploitation, limiting their activity in a decisive way. Opuntia ficus-indica is a species that grows naturally in semi-arid areas and has fast growth, high biomass and very low maintenance / production cost. Being very desirable for cattle, its use in animal feed leads to significant increases in milk and meat production, simultaneously reducing feed costs, especially during periods of drought. This practical case developed tests to assess the needs and opportunities of the crop, identification of cultural practices (planting, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, pest identification and control, žetva) that promote its rapid development and profitability. In a second stage, the development of tools to support the use of Opuntia as fodder for sheep, goats and cows was promoted, with the aim of minimizing costs, increasing animal growth and milk production.

Koji su čimbenici uspjeha u rješavanju problema?

Knowledge transfer from dry regions like Brasil; Interaction with experts from Brasil and EMBRAPA; 4 demonstration farms with different climate conditions; demonstrate the benefits applicable to the entire value chain

Koji su bili glavni izazovi tijekom procesa inovacije?

Develop a balanced diet for livestock; define the size of the crop area in relation to the number of available cattle; resistance to change by some farmers

Kakvu ulogu ima savjetnik ili savjetodavna služba u praktičnom slučaju?

Savjetodavni, Savjetovanje i zaostajanje usmjereno na rješavanje složenih problema, Da biste se osigurali tijekom procesa inovacije i na temelju zahtjeva aktera i kokonstrukcije rješenja, Demand articulation, to allow actors to have access to new ideas, identify their needs, define their objectives and express clear demands to other actors, Umrežavanje i posredovanje, za pomoć u organiziranju ili ojačavanju mreža, poboljšati odnose između ključnih aktera i uskladiti usluge kako biste mogli međusobno nadopuniti, Poboljšanje/podržavanje pristupa resursima olakšavajući pristup ulazu, sadržaji i financiranje, Povećati inovaciju kako bi povećao unos od šire grupe

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Ricardo Brito Paes

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