Ambruosi & Viscardi, one of Italy’s leading producers of head crops, has successfully implemented precision agriculture and biocontrol solutions to combat the challenges posed by climate change. The CEO, Nicola Ambruosi, highlights that extreme weather events resulting from climate change have had detrimental effects on crops. However, by focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions, they have been able to manage the agronomic activities strategically and mitigate the stress and attacks of insects and phytopathogenic fungi.
One of the key tools they have employed is precision agriculture, which involves the use of Evja’s micro-climatic units. These units provide real-time data on weather and soil conditions, allowing producers to monitor their crops remotely. Parameters such as temperature, solar radiation, and water content in the soil enable them to plan irrigation effectively. This data-driven approach helps them understand the precise condition of their products, including the degree of evapotranspiration. Angelica Acquaroli, an agronomist at Ambruosi & Viscardi, emphasizes the importance of these tools in managing field activities.
Evja’s micro-climatic units form a network of sensors for crop monitoring. They are part of a patented decision-making support system that also includes predictive agronomic models and algorithms for disease and irrigation management. Additionally, the system facilitates the optimal use of biological control products by considering favorable micro-climatic conditions.
The collaboration between Ambruosi & Viscardi and Evja has yielded significant results. By selecting crop varieties suitable for the specific micro-climate of their fields, they have observed improved performance. Using locally reproduced seeds for Swiss chard and chicory has proven beneficial, as these varieties are better adapted to the cold and hot weather conditions in their region.
Ambruosi emphasizes the growing importance of micro-climate in crop management. To develop a winning strategy, it is crucial to monitor, analyze, and forecast with practical and scientific tools. By adopting precision agriculture and biocontrol solutions, Ambruosi & Viscardi have successfully tackled the challenges posed by climate change.
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EVJA S.R.L.
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Ambruosi & Viscardi
Contrada S.Giuliana 16
63061 Massignano (AP)
+39 0735 72483
amministrazione@ambruosiviscardi.it
www.ambruosiviscardi.it
