Rain Coverings for Organic Apricot Production in Switzerland
Rain coverings for organic apricot cultivation in high-rainfall Swiss regions
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Detail description
High rainfall in Swiss apricot orchards increases fungal and bacterial disease risks. Rain coverings are used as a preventive measure, with two dedicated weather protection systems designed for organic apricot cultivation. Presented by Clémence from FiBL Switzerland, this video from the BIOFRUITNET initiative outlines benefits and drawbacks of orchard coverings in high precipitation areas. Part of the Organic Farm Knowledge platform, with related tools identified by specific DOIs.
Contribution detail info
- Project
- Location
- Switzerland
- Authors
- Clémence Boutry, Lauren Dietemann
- Purpose
- Other, Manage risks and enhance resilience
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Mar 20, 2026
- Origin language
- English
- Official project website
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- License
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