Multifunctional nets: anti-hail, anti-cracking, anti-insect
The multifunctional net is a new model of rain and hail cover designed to protect the cherry tree against the D. Suzukii fruit fly.
Rain protection and anti-cracking cover
The purpose of this type of cover is to protect plants from heavy rain.
Anti-insect nets
The practice consists of covering the fruit-farm with a mesh that is more tightly weaved than the classic hail-proof net in order to isolate it from external insect attacks (especially frugivores)
Anti-hail nets
Anti-hail nets are currently the only method of active protection effective against hail.
Borders and hedges
The maintenance or restoration of natural elements that delimit the edges of fields or the farms themselves aim to slow down the movements of water from the soil to bodies of water and reduce erosion caused by water and wind.
Wind-breakers
Windbreakers or living windbreakers or tree cover is usually made up of perennial trees or shrubs set out into “rows”, especially on windward boundaries with the aim of protecting crops from the wind.
Ash
Ash obtained from lignocellulosic organic residues is a soil improver that is very rich in nutrients.
Mycorrhizae
Mycorrhizae are mutual symbiotic associations (with reciprocal benefits) between fungi in the soil and the non-lignified roots of plants.
Use of rock flour
Volcanic rock flour is an excellent soil amendment since it encourages ideal soil porosity.
Use of manure
Stable or cowshed manure is obtained from the solid and liquid excrement of stabled animals, mixed with various other types of materials…
