TERRITORY
Automatic irrigation system (Irridesk)
Demonstration of the use of a smart irrigation system in woody and horticultural crops supported by soil sensors that enable water use efficiency of up to 20%.
SPAIN
AREA TO BE DIGITISED
Education and Training
SUBSECTOR #1
Agriculture
SUBSECTOR #2
Horticulture
CROP PRODUCTION SYSTEM 1, 2, 3
Irrigated
Conventional
Open-field
TECHNOLOGY
IoT, Machine Learning
DIGITAL SOLUTION CATEGORY
Precision farming
STAKEHOLDERS
Individual farmers
IMPACT
Productivity
Demonstration of the use of a smart irrigation system in woody and horticultural crops supported by soil sensors that enable water use efficiency of up to 20%.
Farm challenges
- Management of irrigation strategies in drought situations.
- Enables water management to identify the right times to apply water deficit.
- Adaptation of irrigation systems to specific irrigation allocations.
Assistance / Boost program
DIGISPAC Project.
Innovative features of the initiative / solution
Practical training in precision irrigation and irrigation strategies in drought situations.
Results obtanied
The proof of concept for the technology has been carried out on various crops in real situations on agricultural plots. The system is currently being marketed by the company VEGA. The software has been developed by IRTA Catalonia, and here in Extremadura, calibrations have been carried out on olive trees, nectarines and industrial tomatoes.
Lessons learned
The precision irrigation system helps farmers manage irrigation more efficiently in drought conditions, allowing moisture sensors to identify soil moisture levels, saving water when crops do not need it and reducing losses due to deep drainage.
