{Tool} Subterranian drainage and irrigation: experiences from the Kallela organic farm in Finland. Creator(s): Dietemann, Lauren. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture. (2025)
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Document available online at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITcv3rOmfHU&feature=youtu.be
Summary
In this video, you’ll learn about how underground drainage and irrigation systems can improve water management on organic farms. Featuring insights from Finnish farmers who are adapting to changing climate conditions, the video explains why managing water below the surface is important, how such systems work, and how they can reduce waterlogging and drought stress in the field. It’s part of a broader look at climate-smart approaches that help organic agriculture become more resilient and productive.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
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| Teaser: | Optimize your farm’s water — below the surface! |
| What problem does the tool address?: | The video focuses on managing excess water and moisture in organic farming systems, a challenge many farms face—particularly in climates with heavy rainfall or poorly drained soils. Traditional surface drainage can lead to waterlogging, soil erosion, and nutrient loss. This can reduce crop growth and soil health, especially on organic farms that rely on natural soil fertility and biological activity. The video presents subterrain drainage and irrigation as a way to control water distribution effectively on the farm. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | Underground (subterrain) drainage and irrigation solutions tailored for organic agriculture: These systems help regulate soil moisture by removing excess water during wet conditions and enabling supplemental irrigation during dry periods. This supports healthier soils and crops while helping farmers adapt to increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. The video highlights practical techniques used by Finnish organic farmers innovating in the green transition. |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Video |
| Keywords: | climate change, climate-smart agriculture, climate change adaptation, irrigation, agricultural water management |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English climate change http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1666 English climate-smart agriculture http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1361789093890 English climate change adaptation http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1374567058134 English irrigation http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_3954 English agricultural water management http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_e0257e3f |
| Subjects: | Environmental aspects > Air and water emissions |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > Horizon Europe > OrganicClimateNET > created in project 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/56557, https://organicclimatenet.eu/, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54465, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/56549, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/56556, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/55108, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54376 |
| Project ID: | OFK |
| Deposited By: | Rüger, Madelaine Lea |
| ID Code: | 56557 |
| Deposited On: | 04 Feb 2026 10:47 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Feb 2026 10:47 |
| Document Language: | English, German/Deutsch, Dutch/Nederlands, Estonian/Eesti, Finnish/Suomea, French/Francais, Italian/Italiano, Latvian/Lettish/Latviesu, Polish/Polski, Portuguese/Portugues, Romanian/Română, Spanish/Español |
| Status: | Published |
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