Greece - Thessaly
Thessaly covers 14000km2
Total cultivated area 36%
Over 3 decades there have been increases in
Irrigation,
Mechanization,
HYV & increased
nutrient use
Action plan includes:
Increased N use
efficiency
New irrigation
techniques
Cultivation of suitable
crops
Results
Change in farmer
attitude on crop fertilization
Application of pre
soiling N.
Use of improved
irrigation techniques