Meeting the demand for durum wheat through local production with low environmental impact, short distribution chains and full traceability
- Type Grupo operativo
- Execution 2016
- Assigned Budget 10.500,00 €
- Scope Autonómico
- Autonomous community Cataluña
- Main source of financing PEPAC 2014-2020
Description
Creation of the Operational Group and drafting of a pilot project aimed at the following aspects:
- Identification of the best areas and varieties for the production of quality durum wheat.
- Incorporation of tools to implement precision agriculture with the aim of increasing efficiency in the use of resources
- Implementation of a short distribution chain model
- Evaluation of its environmental and economic impact.
Objectives
The aim is to offer a new value-added alternative to the cereal sector to increase its competitiveness and sustainability through the introduction of durum wheat cultivation in Catalonia, the implementation of a quality-oriented production model and a short distribution chain that strengthens the connection between production systems and consumers, while responding to the demand for durum wheat from the Catalan pasta industry.
Contact information
jmas@pastasgallo.es
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