Smart Green Water is a project that seeks to accelerate the digitalisation of agricultural irrigation in order to save water in the face of the dwindling of this resource caused by climate change. To achieve this, Smart Green Water is drawing up a transnational strategy with all the players involved to define the outlines of the necessary transformation of irrigation. In addition, a whole range of innovative actions are being deployed in the regions, with the ultimate aim of helping farmers to equip themselves with the best digital solutions for watering.
This first year of the project has already borne fruit. On the one hand, a transnational diagnosis of the irrigation situation has been carried out to feed into the future strategy. One of the most valuable sources of information came from farmers. Surveys were launched in Spanish, Portuguese and French regions to gather their opinions on this issue, which is still very topical in south-west Europe. More than 200 farmers responded to a detailed questionnaire, providing a solid basis for guiding the future strategy.
At the same time, a number of practical initiatives have begun. These include the characterisation of digital irrigation solutions, so that farmers can choose the technology best suited to their needs. To achieve this, a first phase has already been completed with the publication of a list of the main digital irrigation solutions. The list covers a wide range of technologies. Among the most common are sensors, which are used to determine the state of the soil, plants or atmosphere, so that optimum irrigation decisions can be made. But the digital solutions available go beyond collecting information and also offer in-depth support with irrigation management software.
The second year of the project will see not only the completion of the transnational strategy and the creation of the tool for choosing irrigation technologies, but also the start of other actions for the benefit of farmers and therefore society as a whole.
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