THE PROJECT
The project PEANUTPUGLIA-Production and valorization of the fruit peanut in Apulia-was financed under the public notice for the submission of applications for support under Submeasure 16.2 and 2 supports the implementation of pilot projects and activities for the development of new products, practices, processes and technologies in the agri-food and forestry sector, as well as the transfer and dissemination of the results obtained by Operational Groups.
OBJECTIVES
The general objective of the project is to lay the foundations and build a background of knowledge for the development of an Italian peanut supply chain, with particular reference to the Apulian territory. This general objective will be pursued through a series of intermediate focuses, which, step by step, will contribute to the construction of the supply chain.
Optimization
of cultivation techniques using market-proposed varieties for sustainable peanut cultivation in Apulian growing areas where peanut could develop.
Evaluation
of the relationship between the microbiological activity of Nitrogenfixers and/or Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria (PGPB) and possible health-nutritional aspects and in efficient water management.
Optimization
of the postharvest stages (optimization of oven treatment and storage, in terms of humidity and temperature) and characterization of the nutritional characteristics of the product.
OBJECTIVES
The general objective of the project is to lay the foundations and build a background of knowledge for the development of an Italian peanut supply chain, with particular reference to the Apulian territory. This general objective will be pursued through a series of intermediate focuses, which, step by step, will contribute to the construction of the supply chain.
Optimization
of cultivation techniques using market-proposed varieties for sustainable peanut cultivation in Apulian growing areas where peanut could develop.
Evaluation
of the relationship between the microbiological activity of Nitrogenfixers and/or Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria (PGPB) and possible health-nutritional aspects and in efficient water management.
Optimization
of the postharvest stages (optimization of oven treatment and storage, in terms of humidity and temperature) and characterization of the nutritional characteristics of the product.
INTRODUCTION OF A NEW CROP
In a fast-growing market progressively oriented toward domestic produce, it brings with it important income opportunities, as well as diversification, for Apulian farmers.
BENEFITS ON THE PRODUCTIVITY
of approached crops (e.g., cereals) resulting in improved yields (likely as inputs are reduced) and profitability on "traditional" crops as well.
RAISING INCOME PROSPECTS
The possibility of getting to build a local peanut supply chain all the way to market further raises the prospects of income and competitiveness for regional agriculture.
DEVELOPMENT OF ECOFRIENDLY TECHNIQUES
for peanut cultivation, which through innovative agronomic techniques and the use of biofertilizers contribute to "water-use efficient" products.
INTRODUCTION OF A NEW CROP
In a fast-growing market progressively oriented toward domestic produce, it brings with it important income opportunities, as well as diversification, for Apulian farmers.
BENEFITS ON THE PRODUCTIVITY
of approached crops (e.g., cereals) resulting in improved yields (likely as inputs are reduced) and profitability on "traditional" crops as well.
RAISING INCOME PROSPECTS
The possibility of getting to build a local peanut supply chain all the way to market further raises the prospects of income and competitiveness for regional agriculture.
DEVELOPMENT OF ECOFRIENDLY TECHNIQUES
for peanut cultivation, which through innovative agronomic techniques and the use of biofertilizers contribute to "water-use efficient" products.
