Project description
A smart system for agricultural water management
The agricultural water use in irrigation is the main cause of global water wastage. Due to insufficient knowledge of plant water status, farmers often overwater plants by 20 %, resulting in significant wastewater and lowering plant yields. The EU-funded StemSense project will focus on the development and full commercialisation of a unique sensor device that measures stem water potential (SWP), which is scientifically proven to provide the most accurate data on plant water status. By interpreting these data, incorporating external factors such as meteorological data, the sensor will provide recommended irrigation levels to farmers. Through this system, farmers will experience up to 20 % higher income, significant water savings and reduced costs.
Fields of science
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringwater treatment processeswastewater treatment processes
- engineering and technologycivil engineeringwater engineeringirrigation
- natural sciencesearth and related environmental scienceshydrology
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensors
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculture
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
SME-2 - SME instrument phase 2Coordinator
2017400 Misgav
Israel
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