Better knowledge of crops' water needs

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
Spring and summer

Farming system

CEREAL CROPS
Vegetables

Description of the measure

Detailed knowledge about water needs for different crops under different conditions

Comments on sustainability

Adjusting irrigation in irrigated crops to crops needs may suppose a water saving. Technical asessment may be needed