The next September 5, 2025, Belcastro (CZ), at the headquarters of Agrocalabria srl, the event will be held “Olive 4.0 – Technologies in the field”The initiative is organized by Thomas Vatrano, agronomist and expert in the olive-oil sector, together with Agrocalabria srl, a leading company in the olive oil sector with a strategic approach to precision agriculture.
The morning will be dedicated to a conference focusing on the application of new technologies in olive growing, with particular attention to sustainability, climate resilience, and production traceability.
The morning scientific session will host presentations by university professors, researchers, and professionals:
- Chemical traceability and environmental quality for the valorization of agri-food products (Prof. Attilio Naccarato, UNICAL);
- Chemical properties of rock dust (Mario Prejanò, UNICAL);
- Olive biodiversity and climate change (Enzo Perri, CREA-OF Rende);
- Carbon credits and regenerative agriculture, with internationally certified operational experience (Cosimo Mazzotta, Alberami srl);
- Physiological analyses in the field to protect the olive oil supply chain (Matteo Beccatelli, PlantVoice srl).
The morning's proceedings will close withRegional Councilor for Agriculture, Gianluca Gallo, demonstrating the centrality of the olive oil sector to the Calabrian economy.
The afternoon will be dedicated to practical tests, with demonstrations of the administration of rock and nutritional powders by BioAgrotech srl, including through the use of agricultural drones. A unique opportunity to experience firsthand technological solutions that combine applied research, innovative startups, and immediate technology transfer to the manufacturing sector.
The event benefits from the contribution of a large network of sponsors and partners who demonstrate the sector's vitality and innovative capacity. Among these, the following stand out:ARSAC – Regional Agency for Agricultural Development of Calabria and GAL Kroton, always committed to the valorization of the territories and olive growing.
Alongside them are important companies and entities such as Agrisystem, PlantVoice srl, Agromillora, Ergatek, Levante, DroniPro, Alberami srl, the ITS Cadmo Foundation and other institutional partners, confirming the synergy between the research world, institutions, and the private sector.
The initiative enjoys the patronage of theOrder of Agronomists and Foresters of the Province of Catanzaro, the Order of Chemists of Calabria, and the Academy of the Olive and Oil of Spoleto, an international reference institution for the promotion of the olive oil sector.
“Olive Tree 4.0” It aims to be an innovation hub for the olive oil supply chain, capable of combining production tradition with the challenges of the future.
Thanks to the commitment of Thomas Vatrano and Agrocalabria srl, with the support of high-level sponsors such as ARSAC, GAL Kroton, and the entire network of partner companies and foundations, The event aims to become a reference point for those working in the sector and looks to olive growing as a driver of sustainability, quality, and international competitiveness.
