Project-VALMEDALM – MORECoLAB – Montanhas de Investigação

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Project designation: VALMEDALM – Valorization of Mediterranean almond trees through the use of integrated intercropping strategies

Project code: PRIMA/0013/2021

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Main objective: The proposal aims to enhance local production of Mediterranean almond through the implementation of intercropping practices as an integrated strategy aligned with economic and social aspects, as well as sustainable principles for adaptation to climate change

Region of intervention: Mediterranean

Beneficiary entity(s):
MORE – Laboratório Colaborativo Montanhas de Investigação, Associação (project leader)
Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
Centro Nacional de Competências dos Frutos Secos
University of Split
Università degli Studi di Palermo
Agricultural Research Organization – Volcani Institute (ARO)
National Research Centre (NRC)
University Sultan Moulay Slimane
National Institute of Agronomic Research

Approval date: 10/12/2021
Start date: 01/06/2022
Date of completion: 31/05/2026

Investimento total elegível: 1 373 757,50 €
Investimento elegível do MORE CoLAB: 55.455,00 €

1.Promote intercropping practices in Mediterranean peanuts;
2.Assess the impact of intercropping practices on pest and weed management in Mediterranean almond orchards;
3.Valuing the nutritional properties of almonds and crops used in intercropping;
4.Assessment of the economic, social and environmental impacts of the practices examined;
5.Increase the skills of agri-food agents and sharing intercropping practices for sustainable agriculture among Mediterranean countries;

A1 – Potential of intercropping practices in Mediterranean peanuts.
A2 – The role of intercropping in pest and weed control as a tool for promoting sustainability in peanuts.
A3 – Analysis of the nutritional and functional properties of almonds and associated crops produced in the demonstration fields of VALMEDALM.
A4 -Evaluation of the economic, social and environmental impacts of tested practices and technologies.
A5 – Transfer of knowledge and training: practices and technologies; valorization of food quality.
A6 -Dissemination, communication and exploitation plan.
A7 -Consortium coordination and project management.

Improve sustainable food production systems.
Increase farmers’ incomes, including other possible sources of income linked to agriculture and ensure transparency and a fair price structure along the value chain.
Promote access to work for young workers and women.
Allow access to markets, that is, ensure access of local producers to distribution channels and markets, providing the general population with healthy and sustainable products.
Improve sustainable food production systems with efficient use of natural resources and ecological processes with low GHG emissions.
Reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses and the potential recovery of resulting waste.

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