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Innovative & Digital Approaches in Olive Tree Cultivation
Virtual Reality Precision Pruning for Olive Trees — empowering agricultural professionals with cutting-edge training technology.
ERASMUS+ KA220-VET PROJECT PROJECT NUMBER: 2025-1-TR01-KA220-VET-000349984
Our Goals
The project aims to modernize agricultural education by integrating Virtual Reality (VR) into training for precision pruning of olive trees, focusing on Arbequina, Arbosana, Koroneiki and Turkish local varieties.
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Objectives include improving participants' practical skills, enhancing digital literacy, and promoting sustainable farming practices.
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By providing accessible, high-quality training, the project empowers agricultural professionals and students while fostering innovation and environmental sustainability.
Practical Skills
Improve participants' hands-on pruning techniques through immersive VR simulations.
Digital Literacy
Enhance the digital competence of agricultural professionals and student.
Sustainable Farming
Promote environmentally responsible cultivation and resource-efficient practices.
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International Cooperation
Foster cross-border collaboration between partner institutions across Europe.
OLIVE VARIETIES
Focused Cultivars
The OliVR training program covers precision pruning techniques for four key olive varieties, each with distinct growth habits and requirements.
Arbequina
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Spanish variety known for its small fruit and high oil content.
Arbosana
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Hardy cultivar with excellent adaptability to intensive farming systems.
Koroneiki
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Greek variety prized for its peppery oil and disease resistance.
Turkish Local
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Indigenous Turkish cultivars with unique regional characteristics.
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