A sustainable model for the management of olive orchards located in semi-arid marginal areas: Some remarks and indications for policy makers

Article ID	Journal	Published Year	Pages	File Type
7468231	Environmental Science & Policy	2013	10 Pages	PDF

Abstract

âº We propose a sustainable way to manage traditional olive groves in semi-arid areas. âº Wastewater use for irrigation allows constant annual yield with a superior quality. âº The model allows a positive annual Gross Profit. âº The sustainable agricultural management increases CO2 storage in plants and soil. âº The model is productive, profitable, socially and environmentally sustainable.

Keywords

CO2eq Gross profit NPP Olea europaea L.European Union Net primary productivity Net ecosystem productivity Economic analyses Carbon dioxide Common Agricultural Policy SOC Conventional system Carbon dioxide equivalent NEP Production costs Fixed costs Variable costs Soil organic carbon CO2 CaP Commission of the European Communities