Luciano Rovesti, an expert in the use of agrochemicals from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Luciano Rovesti, conducted training within the framework of the FAO project “Smart Farming for the Future Generation” on the management of greenhouses in Ferghana, writes the daily Nuz.uz on June 17.
“In the classroom the issues of integrated control of pests and plant diseases in greenhouses were addressed”write the newspaper
It is reported that the training was held the day before and about 50 people participated in it.
Rovesti explained at the trainings pest control methods based on advanced foreign experience. He emphasized that in pest control, a crop protection method must be applied that takes into account the development cycles, balance and balance between plants, insects, microorganisms and nutrients.
Currently, plants must be resistant to diseases and pests. At the same time, the environment must restore itself, that is, without human help.
The expert emphasized the need to reduce the use of artificial fertilizers and the reliance on pesticides, while increasing productivity. This is to ensure that consumers receive healthy food with minimal use of chemicals.
Rovesti suggested the use of new covering materials in the greenhouse industry: polyethylene film 180-200 microns thick with special additives. He emphasizes that the additives will absorb ultraviolet radiation and give the film high strength and will not allow water droplets to form on the inner surface of the greenhouse.
To cool the greenhouses, Rovesti suggested using shade nets, although they are now sprayed with clay. In addition, he suggested the use of traps and mosquito nets, which would improve air circulation.
The expert suggested that Uzbek farmers install disinfection floor coverings. He also suggested clearing the ground around the greenhouse of weeds and using a double door system that would effectively combat bacteria.
Rovesti called for the introduction of digital technologies in the greenhouse industry. For example, the installation of sensors for soil moisture, solar radiation, air humidity and temperature, as well as the appropriate software, will allow you to control the microclimate and, if necessary, remotely start the irrigation system in greenhouses even from your phone. .
It should be recalled that the employees of the AKIS Agricultural Knowledge and Service Center of the Fergana region, as well as the representatives of the Plant Quarantine and Protection Agency, Ferghana State University and the Andijan Research and Experimental Station of the Research Institute of Vegetables, Melons and Potatoes participated in the training.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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