Digital Irrigation Management

Background

Water scarcity and inefficient irrigation practices pose critical challenges for agricultural sustainability in the Mediterranean region. Traditional irrigation methods waste significant water resources and fail to respond to actual plant needs, resulting in both environmental damage and reduced crop yields.

Our Approach

As consortium leader, we coordinated an international research team spanning Japan, Turkey, and EU institutions to develop a state-of-the-art variable rate irrigation system. The project combined Japanese precision agriculture expertise with Turkish agricultural knowledge and European research methodologies. We managed complex cross-cultural collaboration, aligned research timelines, and ensured deliverables met both scientific standards and practical farmer needs.

Impact & Results

The project delivered a functional variable rate irrigation system that adjusts water delivery based on real-time plant water stress measurements. This technology enables farmers to reduce water consumption by up to 40% while improving crop yields. The international collaboration also established lasting research partnerships and created a foundation for follow-on EU funding applications.

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Field testing in Izmir agricultural lands

Joint research team from Japan, Turkey and EU

Installing precision sensors in the field

Real-time water stress monitoring dashboard