“Technology and big data are our best allies to improve water resources” Fruchtportal

In order to find solutions to water scarcity in southern Europe, the representative of Spain and the agricultural sector participates SanLucar’s premium fruit and vegetable brand in the “Water Scarcity” program.

Pictured: an agronomist checks tentacles on a South African citrus farm in Saint Lucar. Efficient water management at SanLucar. Photo © SanLucar

The European initiative aims to address one of the biggest challenges facing southern Europe: water scarcity.

As part of the programme, funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), SanLucar has tasked eight startups with a mission. Objective: To find solutions that contribute to the efficiency of water use for agriculture in Murcia, Spain. Located on the Mediterranean Sea, Murcia is one of the regions hardest hit by the increasing effects of drought.

“In the face of the effects of climate change, we need to do what we can to prevent it, equip ourselves with technology and be resilient,” said Fernando Bannion, SanLucar Production Manager, in a direct interview with the European program organizers. Today.

Photo © SanLucar

Bannion adds that water scarcity is one of the biggest challenges now and in the future. Modern irrigation technology should help protect this valuable resource.

“Our great allies in improving water resources are the smart management of big data and the application of advanced crop control techniques to predict the effects of climate change or the development of new varieties that are more drought-resistant,” he said.

Efficient water management at SanLucar

In his lecture, the production manager for the premium fruit and vegetable brand discussed the different methods SanLucar uses to save water.

“From soil moisture sensors in South Africa, with which we can reduce water consumption by up to 50%, to rainwater harvesting for reuse on our tomato farm in Tunisia, to lawn edges – at SanLucar, we are very committed to the application of rational handling. with water “.

So much so that effective water management is one of the most important environmental initiatives promoted by DREAMS (Developing Responsible Participation and Multicultural Communities), SanLucar’s corporate responsibility program.

“For us, every drop counts. That is why we are ready to support every innovation that contributes not only to reducing water scarcity, but also to protecting our most important partner: nature. Without it there will be neither production nor harvest,” he concludes away.

What: SanLucar

Publication date: 05/10/2021