Last June, olive growers and olive oil producers, participated in the 2nd Focus Group of the Alentejo Olive Oil Sustainability Program (PSAA), to discuss the management and conservation of biodiversity and soils in the olive grove.
The event began with the opening speech by Gonçalo Almeida Simões, Olivum’s executive director. Next, and in order to start the debate, a video by Professor José Rafael, a lecturer at the University of Évora, was presented on the management and conservation of biodiversity and soils, divided into several sub-themes.
Counting on an active and participative audience of over 20 participants, a vote was held on the sub-topics that they consider a priority to be included in the reference tool produced in the scope of the project. The chosen sub-topics were: management of non-productive areas and awareness of the importance of biodiversity in the olive grove.
After the break, there was still time to open up the debate to the remaining sub-topics covered in the previously mentioned video, thus getting an idea of what the participants’ opinions were on the issues that received the fewest votes.
Olivum and the University of Évora will continue to promote these sessions so that the referential is always developed in cooperation with those in the field. Follow the project’s developments by following the PSAA on its social networks: Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, or by subscribing to the project’s official newsletter .
September 13, 2022
