Climate change threatens many traditional crops grown in the Mediterranean region, like Sicily. Climate change is leading to milder winters in Sicily.
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The cultivation of avocados is becoming a realistic and, above all, economically interesting alternative to citrus cultivation in the Mediterranean.
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In this video, Francesco Ancona talks to Vincenzo Verrastro about the opportunities and risks of growing avocados in Sicily. The avocado is one of the tropical plants that comes closest to the needs and characteristics of citrus cultivation. The avocado does require certain soil and climatic conditions to thrive, these are discussed with the producer in this video.
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