Koks buvo iššūkis / problema?
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, harvesting) 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.
Kokie yra sėkmės veiksniai sprendžiant problemą?
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
Kokie buvo pagrindiniai iššūkiai inovacijų proceso metu?
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
Kokį vaidmenį praktikoje atlieka patarėjas ar patarėjų tarnyba?
Patariamoji, konsultavimas ir pagalba, skirta sudėtingoms problemoms spręsti, teikti inovacijų proceso metu ir remiantis veikėjų poreikiais bei sprendimų kūrimu, Demand articulation, to allow actors to have access to new ideas, identify their needs, define their objectives and express clear demands to other actors, Tinklų kūrimo palengvinimas ir tarpininkavimas, padėti organizuoti ar stiprinti tinklus, gerinti pagrindinių veikėjų santykius ir suderinti paslaugas, kad jos galėtų viena kitą papildyti, Enhancing/supporting access to resources by facilitating access to inputs, facilities and funding, Didinti naujovių diegimą, siekiant padidinti jų įsisavinimą platesnėje grupėje
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Ricardo Brito Paes
ricardobritopaes@hotmail.com