“The link between Italian society and the river is a double connection. On the one hand, we live around the water, we live around the terrain that the river brings down. It allows agriculture. On the other hand, this river […] is also a source of hazard.”
Bittersweet and Salty – Water management in Northern Italy.
This is ‘Episode 1’ of the #PhitoStories.
Join us on a kayaking trip down the Adige River, from the Alpine foothills all the way to the Po Delta. As we follow the river south, we explore how water shapes our landscapes and the lives of the people who depend on them.
Along the way, we meet farmers, engineers, and friends who share their bittersweet — and sometimes salty — stories about water management in Northern Italy.
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UNIPD / Phito
PhitoStories is part of the Phito project, which supports small and medium-scale farmers in making informed decisions through the Phito App.
But agriculture is more than just technology—it’s about the people, their stories, and the journey from farm to fork. Behind every meal, there are farmers, traditions, and innovations shaping the future of farming.
PhitoStories is here to share those stories. Through the Phito Radio Show and the Phito documentary series, we take you into the world of farming, where real people face real challenges. These stories inspire, inform, and deepen our understanding of how agriculture shapes our everyday lives.
