On 26 November 2025, at Corno di Rosazzo (UD), Villa Nachini Cabassi, P.za XXVII Maggio 23, the first final conference of the Interreg Italy–Slovenia IRRIGAVIT project will take place. The event will present the project’s main results, promote the exchange of professional experiences, and include the signing of an agreement between the six partners and policymakers (ERSA – Regional Agency for Rural Development of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food of Slovenia) on the guidelines developed by the project for sustainable water management in viticulture across the cross-border area.
IRRIGAVIT, developed as a capitalization of the previous ACQUAVITIS project, has promoted resilience and sustainability strategies in the vineyards of Colli Orientali del Friuli and Brda through innovative irrigation and soil management protocols, demonstration trials, and training activities. The project strengthened cross-border cooperation among research institutions, public administrations, and consortia, supporting the transfer of knowledge and best practices in the wine sector.
The event, organized by the Consorzio tutela vini Friuli Colli Orientali e Ramandolo and the University of Udine, will be held in Italian and Slovenian with on-site interpretation. It includes technical sessions, presentation of results, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for future collaboration, and social moments with refreshments and a toast.
Main agenda:
• Institutional greetings and project introduction
• Presentation of the IRRIGAVIT platform and vineyard monitoring systems
• Innovative techniques for sustainable soil and water management
• Press conference and MOU signing with coffee break
• Aperitif and light lunch with researchers
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