Optimization the fertilization of olive orchards in Tunisia
IPNI-2014-TUN-1
This project was initiated with the objective to increase the revenues of Tunisian olive farmers through the adoption of best fertilizer management practices, and consisted of three research activities. The objective of the first activity was the assessment of the nutrient status of olive orchards in rain-fed and irrigated areas. The study continued in 2017 (‘on’ year) in the rain-fed area of northwest Tunisia. Read more
Interpretive Summary
This project was initiated with the objective to increase the revenues of Tunisian olive farmers through the adoption of best fertilizer management practices, and consisted of three research activities. The objective of the first activity was the assessment of the nutrient status of olive orchards in rain-fed and irrigated areas. The study continued in 2017 (‘on’ year) in the rain-fed area of northwest Tunisia.
This project started in 2014 with the objective to increase the revenues of olive farmers of Tunisia by increasing production through the adoption of improved fertilizer management practices. The first activity of the project was the assessment of the initial nutrient status of olive orchards in rain-fed and irrigated areas. The study continued in 2016 (off year) in the rain-fed area of north-west of Tunisia.
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Project Leader
Monji Msallem, Olive Tree Institute of Tunisia
Project Cooperators
Dr Ajmi Larbi, Olive Tree Institute (Tunisia)
Dr Fendri Mehdi, Olive Tree Institute (Tunisia)
IPNI Staff
Location
Africa \ Northern Africa \ TUN