Practice Abstract - Research and innovation

The most important results obtained in the framework of the project are: - the development of a practical DSS (prototype) for the irrigation management at farm

The most important results obtained in the framework of the project are:

- the development of a practical DSS (prototype) for the irrigation management at farm level;

- the effective application of the DSS by end-users (farmers, technicians, consultants) for the irrigation management of several crops (fruit crops, wine and table grapes, vegetables, potato, etc.) under different pedo-climatic conditions, together with a site-specific calibration of models and sensors;

- an interesting experimental evaluation of the DSS for the planning and management of deficit irrigation strategies under limited water resources;

- the design and development of 'user-friendly' APP and WEB applications;

- an effective testing of remote control systems for hydrants and valves, as integrated in the DSS;

- a wide network of farmers, technicians and consultants, ready to support the setting-up of specific "Operational Groups" in the framework of incoming Rural Development Programmes 2014-2020, at both local and/or European scale, for the further development and effective adoption of the DSS at farm scale.

Source Project
HydroTech and BlueLeaf projects
Main funding source
Other EU research and development funds
Geographical location
Italy
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