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Horticultural Production Cooperation in Lisboa Region
Summary
In the Lisboa region which is characterised by small and fragmented farms, individual horticultural producers recognised the benefits of cooperation and invested in joint improved production capacity.
Background
The Portuguese region where project has been implemented (Lisboa e Vale do Tejo) is dominated by horticultural production. Average holding size is very small and producers recognised the potential for cooperation.
Objective
The objectives of the project were: 1) To improve the performance of 4 specialized service and agricultural production companies through obtaining better economies of scale in the production process; 2) To adopt environmentally sustainable and innovative production technologies.
Main activities
The main activities of the project were: 1) Purchase and installation of irrigation and draining systems with the possibility of reutilising drainage and rain water and monitoring quality, a system for monitoring phytosanitary conditions for plant-protection products and biological control, and production and pre-packaging equipment; 2) Electrification and improvement of facilities to ensure the necessary production process quality requirements; 3) Adaptation of machinery yard.
Results & Benefits
The main project benefits were: 1) Improved economic sustainability of 4 small enterprises (through common accomodation, production management pooling plan and improved production technology); 2) Reduction in water consumption (through better calculation and monitoring of water demand); 3) Reduced nutrients leaching, by recycling nutritive solutions and monitoring of quality; 4) Reduced application of plant-protection products by using integrated protection techniques; 5) Increased marketing.
Lessons learnt
The project has demonstrated the practicality of small autonomous agricultural/horticultural companies sharing certain capital and production facilities through physical co-location.
Project location and other information
Torres Vedras, Região de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
Region
Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
RDP Territory
Mainland
Total project cost (€)
1 519 100.15
EAFRD contribution (€)
227 865.02
National contribution (€)
75 955.01
Private contribution (€)
1 215 280.12
Contact name
Jorge Camilo
Telephone
+351912950497, +351261980100
Languages for contact
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Original Language version
At a glance
Country
Portugal
Final beneficiary type
Producer groups
Budget range
> €500 000
Start date:
01/05/2010
End Date:
31/12/2010
Theme / Measure:
Competitiveness of Agriculture & Forestry
Restructuring, developing physical potential, and promoting innovation
121. Modernisation of agricultural holdings
Keywords:
Agricultural product quality, Horticulture, Innovation, Joint management, Entrepreneurship
Last update
03/10/2012