AgroStrat with Farmers-Visits in Lamia, Makri, Molos, Megara

A series of visits took place in September 2016, during which AgroStrat cooperated with pistachio farmers and their associations in Lamia, Makri, Molos (Fthiotida, Central Greece) and Megara (Attiki).

The coordinator visited Fthiotida prefecture between 27 and 30 September and cooperated with the two pistachio producers' Associations of the area, i.e. Association of Pistachio Producers of Makri and Association of Pistachio Producers of Molos-Thermopyles. Agrostrat achievements were presented while, following the e-class of the 4th July 2016, the coordinator assisted the two agronomists of the associations in using the Cultivation Management Software and the Central Monitoring and Management Tool.

The coordinator discussed also with the two presidents of the Associations, Mr. G. Chondropoulos and Mr. S. Gallis for the  implementation of AgroStrat results and achievements for the benefit of local pistachio producers as well as future cooperation in the framework of Agrostrat and other national funding instruments.

Dr. M. Doula visited also the premises of STEVIA HELLAS in Lamia and discussed with the CEO of the Cooperative, Mr. Ch. Stamatis regarding the conformation of the Cultivation Management Software and the CMMT to the specific needs of Stevia producers.

Mr S. Gallis (president of Pistachio Producers Association of Makri, Fthiotida), Dr. M. Doula, Mr. M. Mpourgos (Cashier of the association) and Ms. V. Zerva (agronomist). 

Mr A. Saitis (CEO of Pistachio Producers Association of Molos-Thermopyles, Fthiotida), Dr. G. Bartzas. Cooperation and data collection regarding inputs and outputs of pistachio cultivation at Molos, Fthiotida.

Dr. M Doula, Mr. L. Pentedekas

Dr. M. Doula visited producers in Molos, Fthiotida and was informed regarding current waste management practices. Alternative management practices at field level was proposed to local farmers.

Dr. M. Doula, Dr. S. Theocharopoulos and Dr. Y. Trogianos

AgroStrat team visited pistachio producers in Megara Attiki and discussed cultivation issues and problems. Dr. Y. Trogianos from the Benaki Phytopathological Institute provided specific information to farmers for fertilization and non-parasitic diseases.

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