ISHS Acta Horticulturae 582: International Symposium on Mediterranean Horticulture: Issues and Prospects
SOME ASPECTS OF THE VEGETABLE INDUSTRY IN ITALY |
| Authors: | F. Tognoni, G. Barbieri, A. Maggio, C. Leonardi, G. Serra, G. La Malfa |
| Keywords: | controlled environment agriculture, greenhouse, irrigation, mechanization, pro-tected |
| Abstract:
Italy is one of the most important European countries for vegetable cultivation. Although both vegetable area and production have not greatly varied in the last de-cades, the industry is continuously evolving as it is faced with social and economic changes, increased competitiveness from neighbouring countries, and a scarcity of re-newable resources. In this paper some of the aspects which characterize vegetable pro-duction in Italy and which could play a pivotal role in the future of vegetable industry are presented and discussed. Attention is addressed to the innovation in technology and production process, to the current condition and future of protected cultivation, and to the needs and strategies for the improvement of irrigation efficiency. | |
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