Integrated Water Management with Hi-Tech Solutions in Switzerland’s Valais
The first-in-kind “Lienne-Raspille” project seeks to solve the problem of local seasonal water shortages, and serve as a blueprint for similar regions in Switzerland and across the world.
Case Study: Improving Soil Health with Better Irrigation and Regenerative Farming in the Central Valley
Gemperle Farms is recognized as a leader in sustainable farming methods. As a result of adopting healthy soil practices, including use of Switzerland’s AQUA4D® precision irrigation technology, Gemperle has observed improved water infiltration and water holding capacity, more beneficial insects, less soil compaction, and overall improved soil tilth.
The Chilean Municipalities Using Swiss Technology To Achieve Water Conservation Objectives
Faced with the country’s serious water crisis, innovative solutions are being looked at, including the Swiss technology AQUA4D®, which has now been implemented in different municipalities with the purpose of making efficient use of resources.
Sustainable Transformations at OGC Nice Through Precision Irrigation
In a short time, Scott Brooks transformed the irrigation at OGC Nice through a range of sustainable innovations. Here's how he did it.
Agritech in Switzerland: Squaring the Circle of Productivity and Climate Protection?
We face a dilemma: ensuring sufficiently intensive farming and guaranteeing food security worldwide while maintaining biodiversity and protecting the environment. This report looks at some Swiss companies innovating to help the world achieve this.
AQUA4D Opens New California Branch Office and Warehouse
AQUA4D has continued expansion in California with a new branch office and warehouse, to bring game-changing technology to more US growers and further boost water efficiency, productivity, and salts management.
Avocado Precision Irrigation Boosts Water Efficiency and Productivity
A large-scale trial of Precision Irrigation technology has concluded its first phase in Chile, with profound implications for the sustainable cultivation of avocados in water-stressed regions.
Ecological and Cost-effective Treatment of Water Infrastructure
With several thousand installations, dozens of scientific studies and the recognition of numerous organizations, AQUA4D's effectiveness and both ecological and economic interest are clear. Let’s look at some of its success stories in urban water infrastructure.
Netafim x AQUA4D : Sustainable Water Management
AQUA4D is happy to announce a new strategic collaboration with the world leader in micro irrigation, NETAFIM. Addressing water stress, mitigating climate change, and improving efficiencies require us all pulling together to forge a sustainable future; this partnership is a big step in this direction.
A Swiss Drought? How Water Scarcity is Closer Than You Think
Recent years are showing that even this "Chateau d'Eau" is not immune to the stresses of a changing climate. Thankfully, Swiss innovation is helping secure water supplies and mitigate the effects of warming temperatures and water stress.
12 Reasons 2021 Was a Good Year
We may still be in a pandemic, but there were plenty of reasons to be cheerful this year – and to hope that 2022 will be even better. Before we go into the new year, we wanted to look at some of the highlights from the last 12 months and shout out to a strong global team which made it all possible.
Ultrafiltration and AQUA4D® for Water Treatment: An Objective Comparison
There’s no doubt these two technologies are the future: they are efficient, sustainable ways to treat water. They offer decisive advantages over most other technologies, and make it possible to massively reduce the use of chemicals in the water cycle.
Grass is truly greener at AZ Alkmaar’s AFAS Training Complex
The AQUA4D® system has contributed significantly to solving turf issues at the AFAS Training Complex in Wijdewormer, home of AZ Alkmaar football club (Eredivisie). "We now have no more dead grass spots because AQUA4D® creates smaller water clusters, so they get into the smallest pores," explains groundsman Wouter Uitentuis.
Golf in Chile Makes Sustainable Progress with Precision Irrigation
Given the size of green landscapes, water conservation here can have huge impacts on general water efficiency efforts. This is the case with golf course irrigation, where in Chile an increasing number of clubs are looking to employ the latest technology to optimize their water use.
Chilean avocado growers benefit from Swiss precision irrigation technology
Part of this interview was published in FreshPlaza in November 2021 (see original here). Whenever you take a commodity out of its region of
COP26: Precision Irrigation for Sustainable Agriculture
To coincide with COP26 in Glasgow, we outline how Precision Irrigation can hold the key to mitigating climate change, cutting emissions, saving resources, and pursuing a more regenerative approach to agriculture.
California Study Proves AQUA4D® Efficiency On Salinity
“This is scientific proof of what our customers have observed after having installed an AQUA4D® system, and the knock-on benefits they have seen in their crops.” – Charles-Henri Faure, CTO, AQUA4D