Automated service for the rational management of rice paddy irrigation using sensors
SISRICE
innovation
in our project
The project builds upon and further advances the technology developed under the SmartPaddy and DEMETER research projects.
The project builds upon and further advances the technology developed under the SmartPaddy and DEMETER research projects.
Proper and efficient use of irrigation water through the management of a system integrated into Smart Farming practices.
Proper and efficient use of irrigation water through the management of a system integrated into Smart Farming practices.
Use of a GSM modem for remote communication and on-demand provision of information to producers regarding field conditions.
Use of a GSM modem for remote communication and on-demand provision of information to producers regarding field conditions.
enviromental
problem
Rice cultivation has been characterized by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food (MinRDF) as particularly water-intensive, while the project area (Axios Delta) is part of the NATURA 2000 protected areas.
Rice cultivation has been characterized by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food (MinRDF) as particularly water-intensive, while the project area (Axios Delta) is part of the NATURA 2000 protected areas.
The rational management of irrigation water supplied by the Axios River, along with the avoidance of unnecessary water use practices, helps protect natural water resources.
The rational management of irrigation water supplied by the Axios River, along with the avoidance of unnecessary water use practices, helps protect natural water resources.
Reduced water use decreases the risk of nitrate and other agrochemical leaching into nearby water bodies, such as the sea and groundwater resources.
Reduced water use decreases the risk of nitrate and other agrochemical leaching into nearby water bodies, such as the sea and groundwater resources.
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
Through the use of sensors and an automated information system, SISRICE is expected to improve water management and achieve an approximate 10% reduction in annual water consumption.
Through the use of sensors and an automated information system, SISRICE is expected to improve water management and achieve an approximate 10% reduction in annual water consumption.
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Ergoplanning SA
Karatasou 7, Thessaloniki
Telephone: +30 2310 544 224
Email : info@ergoplanning.gr
Website: www.ergoplanning.gr
Ergoplanning SA
Karatasou 7, Thessaloniki
Telephone: +30 2310 544 224
Email : info@ergoplanning.gr
Website: www.ergoplanning.gr
