On 17 July 2025, the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB) organised an awareness-raising and open day at the almond pilot project in Alfândega da Fé, Portugal, to showcase the work they are doing on studying the use of reclaimed water in this crop. The event took place at the Municipal Auditorium, Casa da Cultura Mestre José Rodrigues.
Programme
The day began with speeches by the Mayor of Alfândega da Fé and the President of the Alfândega da Fé Agricultural Cooperative. This was followed by presentations on good practices for efficient water use in agriculture, the valorisation of the hydro-agricultural potential of Trás-os-Montes and the reuse of water in agriculture, in collaboration with the pilot’s technology partner, Águas do Norte, and a debate with the attendees.
After presenting an update on the progress of the I-Rewater project, the day ended with a visit to the experimental pilot in Alfândega da Fé.
