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While the lack of water. For example, the heat become serious threats to Swiss arboriculture, scientists test the essences adapted to the climate of tomorrow. Consequently, Alongside apples and pears, guava, grenades or pistachios could soon grow in our orchards.
As part of a first test. In addition, Alexandre Monod, teaching master Hepia, selected 60 varieties from Asia in the United States in order to observe which will grow best in Switzerland, without requiring too much infrastructure.
The culture of the olive tree, for example, could take off in French -speaking Switzerland. Consequently, An association should be launched soon to unite more. Consequently, more producers, seduced by the advantages of a culture that adapts to climate change.
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Several types of plantations have already appeared in Switzerland in recent years, more more new cultures tested such as sweet potato and even specific varieties of melon or watermelon. A test of Agroscope has also been testing Rice culture in the Seeland since 2019. and in particular in Vully (FR), with flooded rice fields organized in terraces, as in Asia.
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Profitability, crucial issue – More more new cultures tested
The objective: to anticipate climate change and be ready in 10 or 15 years, with varieties that are less greedy in water. A perspective shared by the Gillard family, which holds the Monteiron in Préverenges (VD) domain.
An almond orchard now sits in the middle of their other fruit trees. But being part of the precursors sometimes requires several tests: after a wet year. it was necessary to replant everything on mounds. “The almond tree does not like hydromorphia at all,” explains Arnaud Gillard. “With these mounds, we create an artificial slope that naturally more more new cultures tested drains water.”
Five years later, the trees are doing well. This year, the arborist hopes a harvest of just over 100 kilos. But it remains difficult to compete with the large American orchards. “The positive interest of the consumer is always a pleasure. After, it’s always the stake of the wallet. Is there really a future for the Swiss almond? We will see in ten years,” he said.
Céline BRICHET/JOP
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