Biosensor Network Project - Life eCOadapt50
| Start date | 19/12/2024 |
| Sector | Agricultural |
| Lead partner | Associació Leader de Ponent |
| Area of operation | Territori de Ponent |
| Climatic risk | Increase of irrigation needs Loss of prime agricultural land Reduction of water availability for agriculture |
| Budget | 42.358,00 € |
The agricultural sector must be provided with information in order to help with decision-making
Nowadays, Mediterranean agriculture is seriously threatened by the risk of drought, as has been observed in recent years. The lack of rainfall and extreme heat makes crops even more dependent on irrigation water, which is becoming increasingly scarce. Farmers need tools that enable them optimise the use of irrigation water without compromising crop production.
In this context, this action consists of installing soil moisture and temperature sensors at representative points in Ponent agricultural area with the aim of facilitating an informed decision-making on irrigation needs, as well as the best options for crop management (soil management) and plant cover, or mulching, in each situation.
Installation of 9 soil moisture and temperature sensors at various crops in Ponent
In total, 9 soil moisture and temperature sensors will be monitored in sweet fruit, extensive, vegetable gardens, almond trees, olive trees and vineyards crops. In addition, 3 microclimate stations will be installed to obtain comprehensive information at the farm level, both on the soil and the air. In addition to these, data generated by 4 sensors already installed on organic farms belonging to ADV Ecològica members will be monitored on farms where trials are being carried out.
The points will be chosen in such a way as to allow information to be extrapolated for the entire area, some 3,000 km2, and for various crops.