Koji je izazov/problem bio riješen?

Soil conservation and regeneration in maize farming in Vegas del Alagón (Extremadura, Neovisni) is a major challenge due to the problems of soil acidification and erosion in this irrigated agricultural region.

Kako ste riješili problem?

Maize cultivation takes place from March to October. During autumn and winter it is usually left fallow. An alternative winter crop, sowing grasses, is proposed

Ono što je inovativno u vašem praktičnom slučaju?

The purpose of sowing grasses and legumes is to incorporate organic matter into the soil as a natural fertiliser. It helps soil regeneration and promotes carbon sequestration

Koji su čimbenici uspjeha u rješavanju problema?

The farmer on the pilot farm found additional benefits, as the sowing of grasses has eliminated weeds. The sowing will be incorporated into the agricultural process every year.

Naučene lekcije

The transfer of innovative soil conservation and regeneration techniques is highly appreciated by farmers. U Dodatku, the incorporation of pilot plots can be a reference for other neighbouring farmers who are encouraged to implement similar actions after seeing the good results

Kakvu ulogu ima savjetnik ili savjetodavna služba u praktičnom slučaju?

The project financed the design, execution and materials used, as well as soil analysis for monitoring and follow-up of the action.

Može li se vaš pristup prenijeti i/ili prilagoditi drugim inovacijskim izazovima i regijama?

Da

Procijenjena prenosivost na ljestvici od 1 Consulai_i2connect_Horizon2020+logo_1 5

(gdje 1 je lako i 5 vrlo teško)

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