Alföldi, Thomas; Costa, Miguel J. and Lopes, Carlos (2020) Efficient Water Use Management in the Alentejo Region, Portugal. Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL, CH-Frick .
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Document available online at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sskr6p-4rJo
Summary
The Nefertiti cross visit focused on water use efficiency took place in the middle of the Alentejo region, South Portugal. This region is very hot and dry and has been experiencing fast expansion of irrigated crops, namely vineyards, which demands a precise and sustainable management of water. This video shows examples of the technologies being used by farmers to irrigate more precisely and to save irrigation water. Soil and plant sensors are presented. Maps of soil characteristics (e.g. electrical conductivity) are also presented to show spatial variation and to help growers zoning their farms for improved fertilization and irrigation. Increase soil organic matter by adding organic residues from crops is another strategy to improve water management in Alentejo.
EPrint Type: | Video |
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Keywords: | Olive, viticulture, irrigation, Abacus, EU Nefertiti, FiBL5530707, Farm Demo |
Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English water http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8309 English technology http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7644 English farmers http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2805 |
Subjects: | Food systems > Policy environments and social economy |
Research affiliation: | Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Society > Rural sociology |
Deposited By: | Krähenbühl, Serina |
ID Code: | 39198 |
Deposited On: | 10 Feb 2021 14:36 |
Last Modified: | 10 Feb 2021 14:36 |
Document Language: | English |
Status: | Published |
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