Technical tour of Chilean producers to Italy showed the latest advances in apple planting and harvesting systems

Innovative ideas for Chilean producers were the result of the recent tour to northern Italy organized by Agromillora Sur. Producers, nurserymen and national technicians participated in this occasion, with the purpose of learning about different aspects of the production of fruit species, especially apple trees. Visits were made to various commercial and experimental farms. “The objective of this visit to Laimburg, Sudtyrol, Val Venosta, Mondo Melinda, Val di Non, Griba, Sant Michele, Geoplant, Vivai, Azienda Grandi, Azienda Frutticola and Sapore Di Romagno was to learn about the situation and application of technology in production systems, with their experiences, results and how Italian producers are organized,” commented Bernardo Saavedra, Zonal Center Manager of Agromillora Sur. “It was an enriching experience due to the high technical and commercial level that is managed in the Italian fields, showing us the best rootstock-variety combinations, adaptations to different types ...