{Tool} Good agricultural practice in irrigation management. [Buenas prácticas agrícolas en la gestión del riego.] Creator(s): van den Berge, Paul. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture. (2020)
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Document available online at: https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/2522-irrigation
Summary in the original language of the document
In view of the above circumstances, agriculture is called out to apply all possible measures to minimise waste of water and maximise water use efficiency. The application of good agricultural practices in irrigation management can contribute to reducing the water footprint of agriculture. The guide explains the procedure for the calculation of the optimal irrigation quantity based on relevant soil characteristics, crop water stress tolerance and actual crop water demand. It helps farmers and agricultural consultants to improve irrigation practices and to achieve sustainable water management.
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En vista de las circunstancias mencionadas, se pide a la agricultura que aplique todas las medidas posibles para reducir al mínimo el des perdicio de agua y maximizar la eficiencia del uso del agua. La aplicación de buenas prácticas agrícolas en la gestión del riego puede contribuir a reducir la huella hídrica de la agricultura. Esta guía ayudará a los agricultores y consul tores agrícolas a mejorar las prácticas de riego y a lograr una gestión sostenible del agua.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
|---|---|
| Teaser: | Improve irrigation practices and to achieve sustainable water management |
| What problem does the tool address?: | Water is essential for plant-survival and plant growth. It plays numerous and important roles, for example in the metabolism of the plants in photosynthesis, in nutrient uptake and transport, for cell pressure and as a cooling agent to prevent overheating of the plant leaves in the sun. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | In many regions of the world, water is becoming an increasingly limited resource. Today, agriculture is the largest consumer of available water resources using 70 % of all water withdrawals worldwide. In the 20th century, water withdrawals increased at twice the rate of population increase, not least because of the proliferation of irrigated agriculture. Climate change and a fast-growing world population will further intensify the pressure on available water resources. |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Leaflets & guidelines |
| Other Type: | Technical guide |
| Keywords: | soil water balance, carbon farming, agricultural water management, irrigation, climate change, climate change adaptation, resilience, climate-smart agriculture, arable farming |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English soil water balance http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7206 English irrigation http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_3954 English climate change http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1666 English climate change adaptation http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1374567058134 English resilience http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1374480530924 English climate smart agriculture -> climate-smart agriculture http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1361789093890 English arable farming http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_36528 English agricultural water management http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_e0257e3f English carbon sequestration http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_331583 |
| Subjects: | Crop husbandry Crop husbandry > Irrigation and drainage |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > Horizon Europe > OrganicClimateNET > selected tools Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Sustainability > Climate European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 101136880 |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54465, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/46006, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54254, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54286, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54463 |
| Project ID: | OFK |
| Deposited By: | Rüger, Madelaine Lea |
| ID Code: | 54465 |
| Deposited On: | 06 Jan 2025 09:44 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Jan 2025 14:00 |
| Document Language: | English, Spanish/Español |
| Status: | Published |
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