Better efficiency in irrigation, decision-support tools

Implementation

Short term

Sustainability components

  • GHG emissions
  • Air quality
  • Soil
  • Water
  • Biodiversity
  • Animal welfare
  • Economic
  • Social
  • Technical feasibility

Climate risk region

Southern
Southern

Weather event addressed

Drought

Farming system

CEREAL CROPS
Vegetables

Description of the measure

Available technology (water meters, tensiometric probes, …) to adjust irrigation needs to the crop.

Comments on sustainability

More efficient irrigation can enatil less nutrient leaching to water bodies and also a higher efficiency in plant uptake and nutrient management. Better irigation entails better soil conditions in general terms. Indirect positive effect on biodiversity, due to less water extraction from water bodies and less nutrient leaching from farms.