Analyze the transformation of the Alentejo into a global benchmark in modern olive farming, driven by the Alqueva irrigation system and advanced techniques. It also highlights the commitment to sustainability through the Alentejo Olive Sustainability Programme (PSAA), which promotes agricultural practices that minimise environmental impacts and ensure the sector's resilience.
Portfolio > Alentejo: International Leader in Modern Olive Growing
• SHERPA contributed to policy development in three main areas:
• Research policy, focusing on the preparation of work programmes under Horizon Europe
• Support for the implementation of policies relevant to rural areas in the 2021-2027 programming period
• Support for defining the direction of rural policy in what would be the next programming period
Determination of the social and economic impact of the olive-growing sector in the region. Facilitation of focus groups and meetings with stakeholders.