Save the Date, Lebanese technology transfer workshops coming soon!

What, when, where and who ?

What:

Workshop 1 "Intercropping in olive orchards"

The workshop will address the topic of intercropping known as a combination of two crops grown at once on a plot of land based on the results achieved in the framework of the project's field trials. The traditional agroforestry practice of intercropping offers many benefits over a monoculture: benefits for the soil, the farm, the broader environment, and (as a result) the farmer. Recommending that olive farmers consider innovating by adapting new, improved versions of traditional agroforestry practices, numerous scientists now provide specific advice to help farmers achieve the greatest possible benefits. Intercropping increases olive groves’ sustainability by adding to their biodiversity and stabilizing the soil, thus reducing trees’ vulnerability to pests, diseases, and climatic stresses.

Workshop 2 "Different soil management practices"

The workshop will address the topic of soil management practices based on the results achieved in the framework of the project's field trials. After a general introduction about LIVINGAGRO and the concept of agroforestry, erosion problems in olive orchards, the use of chemical fertilizers, the impact of cover crop and green manure applied in olive orchards will be analyzed and discussed with the workshop participants.

When: May 3rd, 2023

Workshop "Intercropping in olive orchards": 10.00 - 11.00 a.m. Beirut time

Workshop "Different soil management practices": 11.15 a.m. - 12.15 p.m. Beirut time

Where: Online, at the following links:

Participation link workshop 1 "Intercropping in olive orchards"

Participation link workshop 2 "Different soil management practices"

Who: The two events are targeted to policy makers, farmers, entrepreneurs, researchers, private companies and other stakeholders involved in the olive and olive oil sector in Lebanon.

More events of this type organized by the Lebanese partner LARI very soon, stay tuned to be sure not to miss any ot these super-interesting initiatives !!!