Olive Grove Fertilization
In Brief…
The seminars on Olive grove fertilization aim to optimize production and also to avoid unnecessary fertilization that increases production cost and may harm the soil and the environment.
The lack of knowledge on modern methods among agronomists, but mainly among producers often leads to unnecessary fertilization or underestimation of fertilization needs of the orchard, leading to repeated loss of significant parts of production.
The seminars consist of two parts, the first, concerning traditional chemical fertilization and the second, concerning organic fertilization.
Conventional Olive grove fertilization
Introduction: Installation of new olive plantations – Selection of variety to plant.
Trees from cuttings or grafted?
What is organic matter and why it has an important role in olive fertilization.
Soil and leaves analysis- procedure.
Types of fertilizers. Selection criteria.
Modern spray- fertilization practices and their efficiency.
Fertilization to increase fruit set.
Fertilization to increase oil content of olives.
Improvement of olive oil quality (aromas, phenolic content) through fertilization.
Fertilization of organic olive groves
Why “organic” fertilization, how to do it, what is the expected benefit?
Organic fertilization: what is it, where and why it is applied, what are the basic techniques, what are the main differences from conventional fertilizers, the legal and regulatory framework, costing and evaluation of organic fertilization.
What is the outlook of organic olives and olive oil production, what is the interaction with the other cultivation practices (plant protection, pruning, and irrigation) and to what extent the quality and the cost of the product are affected.
Costas Costopoulos Mr. Kostopoulos Studied Agronomy at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. M.Sc.- Cranfield Institute of Technology, England. His professional experience is in the field of fertilizers and plant protection products. He is an olive grower in Achaia prefecture. He worked as an executive in multinational companies dealing in agricultural supplies, including Shell chemicals, American Cyanamide, Agrevo and Yara.
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Vasilios Mouselimis Agricultural Engineer (M.Sc.) is a Quality Consultant, specializing in olive growing and viniculture. Graduate of the Department of Food Science and Technology of the Agricultural University of Athens (2001), he also studied at the Department of Organization and Business Administration of Athens University of Economics and Business and postgraduate studies (2004), (MBA).
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Vasilis Frantzolas Vasilis Frantzolas, born in Athens, has a long family tradition in the wholesaling and retailing of olive oil. He studied as agronomist engineer and then completed his studies on civil engineering, M.Sc. (Athens) and construction management, M.Sc (USA). In 2009 he received a Master’s degree in Food Policy at City University London. His education and training in the sensory evaluation of olive oils began in 2003 and he has then attended various seminars in Greece and Italy concerning the sensory evaluation of olive oil.
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Location
Seminars take place in the “Inos O Agapitos» Hall in Melissia. Address: Pigis Av. 15, 15127. The Hall is across the ”Bobola” section of “Amalia Fleming” Hospital.
The hall is equipped with modern audiovisual equipment, the location is accessible by bus and allows easy car parking.
Participation Cost
Fertilizaion Seminar 130€
Ways of Payment
An advance payment is not required, to subscribe for the seminar. In case of cancellation a notice must be sent at least three days before the seminar takes place, by mail or phone. Otherwise 50% of the cost is due, which however can redeemed by participating in the next available seminar.
Payment is made on the spot, on the day of the seminar, either in cash or with a credit/debit card (except Diners and American Express) in POS machine.
Proof of Participation
Participants obtain a Proof of Participation certified by Swiss Approval Technische Bewertung.