Promotion and dissemination of aeroponic technology in agriculture

Programme 2007 - 2013 Italy - Tunisia ENPI CBC

Date of latest update: 2021-04-06

Description

Description (EN):

The project aims at the preservation of environmental sustainability by reducing the use of irrigation water and chemicals in the greenhouse, as well as the protection of soil and water resources. Aeroponic culture, as a technique of soilless culture, will reduce the use of chemicals (nitrates and heavy metals) that cause pollution of groundwater and soil and the "stress" due to intensive agriculture.

Website: http://www.agriponic.eu

Expected Results (EN):

Strengthening cooperation and enhancement of expertise will be provided through the realization of a showroom in Ragusa and a pilot greenhouse in Manouba. Project activities will be aimed at improving knowledge and specialization of human resources and accessibility to information. Other activities are related to specific training for technicians in the agricultural sector, with a series of seminars and information sessions, as well as the realization of an information desk.

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Innovation capacity and awareness-raising New products and services Agriculture and fisheries and forestry

Partners (5)

Lead Partner: Comune di Ragusa

Address: Corso Italia, 72, 97100 Ragusa, Italy

Legal status: n/a

Union Régionale de l'Agriculture et de la Pêche de Manouba (URAP)

Name: Union Régionale de l'Agriculture et de la Pêche de Manouba (URAP)

Address: 43 Avenue Farhat Hachad, 2010 Manouba, Tunisia

Legal status: n/a

SVIMED ONLUS (Centro mediterraneo per lo sviluppo sostenibile)

Name: SVIMED ONLUS (Centro mediterraneo per lo sviluppo sostenibile)

Address: Via Teocrito 6/A, 97100 Ragusa, Italy

Legal status: n/a

Commissariat Régional au Développement Agricole de Manouba (CRDA)

Name: Commissariat Régional au Développement Agricole de Manouba (CRDA)

Address: 6 Avenue de l’Égypte , 2010 Manouba, Tunisia

Legal status: n/a

UNIONE PROVINCIALE AGRICOLTORI – (UPA) RAGUSA

Name: UNIONE PROVINCIALE AGRICOLTORI – (UPA) RAGUSA

Address: Via Spampinato 4, 97100 Ragusa, Italy

Legal status: n/a

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Summary

Project name (EN): Promotion and dissemination of aeroponic technology in agriculture

Project acronym: AGRIPONIC

Project start date: 2011-11-07

Project end date: 2014-05-07

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 740 250.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 666 000.00

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2007 - 2013 Italy - Tunisia ENPI CBC

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2015-04-01

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

31 / 31 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

164 / 164 (100%)

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Promotion and dissemination of aeroponic technology in agriculture

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