Some of the innovations presented will be discussed in detail in articles to be published over the next few days.
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Agrintech (Iridium nets), New Holland, Nobili, Celli, Scarabelli and Rinieri were among the exhibitors. A good number of technicians and entrepreneurs attended.
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"We had the honour of introducing the new model of the New Holland orchard tractor - T4100F. We reduced consumption and emissions and the pressurised cabin means improved comfort for operators," explained Giovanni Billi from La Commerciale Agricola in Forlì.
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"We are presenting our nets with 2.4x4.8 mm holes against the brown marmorated stink bug. Our transpiring anti-rain nets to protect delicate fruits such as cherries and kiwis have also raised a lot of interest," explained Agrintech technicians.
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Left to right: Michele Bravetti, Bruno Gagliardo, Andrea Rossi, Stefano Vocca, Alessandro Gagliardo
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Iridium coloured anti-hail nets are quite well-known by producers. They capture and filter just one part of the spectrum to support ripening, grade and colour.
Celli presented its steam pest control machine. Its purpose is to debug the soil organically. Thanks to an exothermic reaction given by steam and quicklime, the latest evolution of Ecostara reaches temperatures suitable to eliminate nematodes, fusarium, sclerotinia and, in some cases, even the seeds of weed plants.
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"We are satisfied with the initiative. It's always positive when a school like ours becomes a hub of knowledge where technicians, companies, students, growers, alumni and journalists can gather," explained Principal Camillo Giorgi.