Naslov
Land suitability for olive irrigation. Case study: Postira on the island of Brač

Autori
Miloš, Boško, Bensa, Aleksandra

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Book of Proceedings, Fourth International Agronomic Symposium “Agrosym 2013" / Kovačević, Dušan - Sarajevo : Istočno Sarajevo: Poljoprivredni fakultet, 2013, 835-840

ISBN
978-99955-751-3-7

Skup
Fourth International Agronomic Symposium “Agrosym 2013"

Mjesto i datum
Sarajevo, Bosna i Hercegovina, 03.10.2013. - 06.10.2013

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
land; suitability; irrigation; olives

Sažetak
The most relevant method to improve olive production in Mediterranean climate conditions is irrigation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the land suitability for olive irrigation in an area of 482 ha located in the northern part of island of Brač (Postira municipality). Olive trees have been sparsely planted without irrigation with densities of traditional groves between 70 and 150 tree/ha, and the soil periodically tilled. Evaluation of land suitability was based on detailed soil surveys and analyses of natural characteristics (terrain, climate, geology, hydrology and land use) according to FAO concept. In the research area dominant soil type is Terra rossa formed on the Cretaceous limestone and dolomites, partly terraced on steep slopes. The factors influencing the land suitability for irrigation were: physical soil properties (texture, soil depth/rooting depth), stoniness, rockiness that determine permeability and available water capacity, slope and possibility of using mechanized tillage. Integration, processing and analysis of soil and terrain parameters were performed in the GIS environment. This research has shown a wide range of land suitability for olive irrigation. Land suitable for olive irrigation covers area of 139.0 hectares (28.5% of total area). Moderately suitable, temporarily and permanently not suitable land covers 105.3 ha or 21.8% of total area. The largest area (237.7 ha or 49.3%) covers permanently not suitable land for olive irrigation. Conducted qualitative assessment of land suitability for olive irrigation is a good basis for decision-making and individual farmers in planning the development of olive production.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Poljoprivreda (agronomija)

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