{"id":32,"date":"2026-01-22T04:45:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T04:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coltivobio.com\/en\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2026-08-28T23:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T22:30:10","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.coltivobio.com\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1067 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coltivobio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/matteo-390x261.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"261\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Agronomy, research and technical communication<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>My name is Matteo Tarquini, an agronomist with international experience in agronomic research, plant protection, and innovation for professional agriculture.<\/p>\n<p>I am based in the United Kingdom and work in an international research environment, combining scientific research with practical field application. My professional background spans Italy and the UK, with experience in horticultural production, crop protection, experimental trials, and technical development.<\/p>\n<p>I hold a diploma in agricultural studies, as well as Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s degrees in Agricultural Sciences. My work focuses on turning research, field observations, and technical data into practical solutions for growers and agricultural professionals.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Skills and specializations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>My professional experience focuses on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plant protection, with expertise in biological and integrated pest management<\/li>\n<li>Viticulture and experimental vineyard management<\/li>\n<li>Berry crops, including raspberry, blueberry, and strawberry<\/li>\n<li>Orchard management, particularly apple and pear<\/li>\n<li>Agricultural product development and field validation<\/li>\n<li>Transfer of innovation from research to practical agriculture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>The ColtivoBio project<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>I founded ColtivoBio in 2015 as an independent technical platform for reliable, practical, and science-based agricultural information.<\/p>\n<p>The English section of ColtivoBio is written for growers, farmers, gardeners, and agricultural professionals in the United States and other English-speaking markets. It covers integrated pest management, crop nutrition, horticulture, and practical agronomic methods, combining European research experience with issues relevant to international agriculture.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Communication and knowledge sharing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>ColtivoBio is a digital agriculture project that includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In-depth technical articles<\/li>\n<li>Facebook and Instagram channels<\/li>\n<li>A YouTube channel covering practical agronomic topics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The goal is to build a bridge between research and the field, providing clear, rigorous, and immediately useful content.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For information and collaborations:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udce9 <a href=\"mailto:info@coltivobio.com\">info@coltivobio.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Free consultations are not provided.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/matteo-tarquini\/\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/matteo-tarquini\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/phytopathology_agriculture\/\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/phytopathology_agriculture\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Telegram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/agronomiafitopatologia\">https:\/\/t.me\/agronomiafitopatologia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IoColtivoBiologico\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IoColtivoBiologico<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Agronomy, research and technical communication My name is Matteo Tarquini, an agronomist with international experience in agronomic research, plant protection, and innovation for professional agriculture. 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