Friday 23 October, 09:30 – 16:30 at Fondazione Riccagioia, via Riccagioia 48 – 27050 Torrazza Coste (PV)
DEMO-OLIOP Project: SRH05 Intervention – Demonstrative actions for the development of extra virgin olive oil production in the Oltrepò Pavese
Demonstrative action and presentation of the book
Friday, October 23 The Riccagioia Foundation hosts «EVO in Oltrepò», a day dedicated to mechanization in the olive grove in Oltrepò Pavese with exhibiting companies and, at the same time, to presentation of the new book on «frontier» olive growing in the territory. The initiative, carried out as part of the DEMO-OLIOP project, is aimed at olive growers, agricultural enterprises, technicians, researchers and citizens; in addition, access is free upon registration.
Mechanization in the olive grove and olive cultivation in Oltrepò Pavese
In Oltrepò, a territory historically dedicated to viticulture, the olive tree grows instead near the northern edge of its range. To become a viable industry, therefore, this «frontier» olive cultivation needs techniques and machinery suited to the local olive groves. The DEMO-OLIOP project, in fact, is supported by Lombardia 2023–2027 Rural Development, funded by the European Union through the SRH05 intervention. Specifically, SRH05 is dedicated to demonstration actions, that is, moments in which techniques and technologies are demonstrated directly to businesses and technicians.
Program
Morning
- 09:30 – Welcome and registration of participants
- 09:45 – Institutional greetings: Fabio Losio, President of ERSAF Lombardia; Ruggero Invernizzi, Undersecretary for Control, Heritage and Digitalization of the Lombardy Region
- 10:00 – Simone Pascuzzi, UNIBA: «The role of mechanization in olive cultivation: Italian experiences and suggestions for the Oltrepò region»
- 11:00 – Cifarelli S.p.A., Voghera: «Machines for automated collection in the olive grove and their display»
- 12:00 – Paolo Bazzano, ECO S.r.l.: «Official presentation of the OLIOP cooperative of frontier olive growers in Oltrepò»
- 12:30 – Soft lunch prepared by Prime Alture Winery & Resort
Afternoon
- 14:00 – Virginia Ughini, UNICATT: «Guided tour of the Foundation's experimental olive grove»
- 15:10 – Simona Guioli, Coordinator of the Museum System of Oltrepò Pavese: «Introduction of the book as a testimonial of Oltrepò Pavese»
- 15:25 – Graziano Rossi, Luca Favino, Paolo Bazzano, Authors of the book: «General presentation of the new monograph on oil-producing agriculture beyond Padua»
- 15:40 – Susanna Sora, Pavia: «Roots and parchment: rediscovering the Oltrepò olive growing region through ancient documents and the territory»
- 15:55 – Paola Nola, Osvaldo Pericolo, Giulia Tarzariol, Daniele Pantaleo, Andrea Giacomelli, UNIPV: «The dating of historical trees»
- 16:10 – Discussion between readers and authors: «The authors answer»
- 16:30 – Event conclusion
Speakers and partners
Speakers from the University of Bari (UNIBA), the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (UNICATT) and the University of Pavia (UNIPV) will take part, as well as companies and institutions from the area. Furthermore, the event is sponsored by the Order of Agronomists and Foresters of Milan and the College of Agrotechnicians and Agrotechnicians with Laureate Degree.
The event is organized in collaboration with ITAS Carlo Gallini, ERSAF, the Lombardy Region, the Riccagioia Foundation and the municipalities of Montalto Pavese, Bagnaria, Codevilla, Oliva Gessi, Rivanazzano Terme and Borgo Priolo.
Practical information
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- When: Friday, October 23, from 09:30 to 16:30
- Where: Riccagioia Foundation, via Riccagioia 48 – 27050 Torrazza Coste (PV)
- Participation: free access; however, registration is mandatory and separate for morning and afternoon sessions: registration in the morning, registration for the afternoon
- Homage: In addition, the first 50 participants in the afternoon will receive a copy of the new book
- Training credits: 0.75 CFP for Agricultural and Forestry Doctors (CONAF Regulation No. 162/2022)
- Information: paolo.bazzano@icloud.com
So, come and see the harvesting machines up close and learn about the history of the olive in Oltrepò. Finally, remember to sign up for the morning, afternoon or full-day sessions.