VALLEY GOLD MANDARIN: YOUNG ORCHARD AND MODERN AGRONOMIC TECHNIQUES
The video documents a young Valley Gold mandarin orchard in
Pisticci (Matera), where agronomist Vito Vitelli, JP Barnard (Operations
Manager at Citricom IP) and grower Marco Vitelli describe the agronomic choices
adopted from the earliest stages of orchard establishment.
The focus is on modern technical solutions such as the
double-sloped raised bed and the double drip irrigation line, designed to
optimize water management, nutrition and soil conditions in a high-density
planting system.
A central topic addressed in the video is the decision to install
anti-hail nets and lateral windbreak barriers. Although this represents a
significant investment, it provides important agronomic benefits by mitigating
frequent weather risks and protecting the canopy and fruit, which is
particularly relevant for a late-season variety such as Valley Gold.
Overall, the video highlights how careful design, protective infrastructures and accurate agronomic management are essential to achieve optimal results and safeguard a modern citrus investment over time.
Keywords:
#ValleyGold #Mandarin #ModernCitrusFarming #HighDensity #HailNetting #AgronomistVitoVitelli
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