European Fundend Projects

  • ID:
    projects-567
  • fiwar:
    No data
  • Project_Acronym:
    SMART GREEN WATER
  • Project_Name:
    Diffusion of Innovative Solutions & Capacity Building for Smart Irrigation
  • Funding Authority:
    INTERREG - SUDOE
  • Call for proposals:
    2021-2027
  • Focus Area:
    2 - Promote social cohesion and territorial and demographic balance in the Sudoe area through innovation and transformation of productive sectors
  • Begin Date:
    2024-01-01
  • End Date:
    2026-06-30
  • Status:
    On going
  • Budget:
    € 001 581 377.91
  • Description:
    Smart Green Water is a project aimed at accelerating the digitalization of agricultural irrigation to save water in response to the decline in supply caused by climate change. To achieve this, Smart Green Water is developing a transnational strategy with the involvement of all relevant stakeholders to define the key pillars of the necessary transformation of irrigation systems. In addition, a range of innovative actions are being deployed across participating regions, with the ultimate goal of helping farmers adopt the best digital solutions for irrigation. In its first year, the project has already borne fruit. On one hand, a transnational diagnostic of the current state of irrigation has been conducted to inform the future strategy. One of the most valuable sources of information came directly from farmers. Surveys were launched in Spanish, Portuguese, and French regions to collect their perspectives on this critical topic, which remains highly relevant in Southwestern Europe. More than 200 farmers responded to a detailed questionnaire, providing a strong foundation to guide the upcoming strategy. At the same time, practical initiatives have already begun. Among these is the characterization of digital irrigation solutions, aimed at helping farmers select the technology that best suits their needs. The first phase of this work has been completed with the publication of a list of leading digital irrigation technologies, covering a wide range of tools. Among the most common are sensors used to assess the condition of the soil, plants, or atmosphere, enabling optimal irrigation decisions. However, available digital solutions go beyond data collection; they also provide advanced support through irrigation management software. In the second year of the project, not only will the transnational strategy be finalized and a technology selection tool created, but additional actions will be launched to benefit farmers—and, in turn, society as a whole.
  • Resource:
    https://interreg-sudoe.eu/proyecto-interreg/smart-green-water/
  • Inland water types:
    Water reservoir', 'Urban water'