Drone Flights Show Benefits of AQUA4D Irrigation on Almond Trees
We’re still in the early years of the 4.0 revolution, but precision measurements and big data are already transforming many industries – none more so than agriculture.
Ag 4.0 in Action: Real-time Plant Measurements and Optimized Irrigation
“As we say in Holland, measuring is knowing,” says 2Grow co-founder Olivier Begerem with a knowing smile. “In horticulture there are still too many things being done based on assumptions, still too many mistakes being made. In our opinion it’s time to stop assuming and start measuring.”
Salinity Solution Saves Brazilian Mango Crops
The São Francisco Valley is one of Brazil’s “fruit baskets”, producing most of the country’s grape and mango exports.
Sustainable, Chemical-free Nematode Control in Senegal
After persistent loss of yield due to nematodes, and a desire to move towards a more sustainable agriculture, these growers in Senegal looked to the Aqua4D system after having seen its successes in other countries.
Stunning Water Savings in South of Spain – Results
A big part of Aqua4D’s work is its team of experts who constantly visit client sites and consult on optimizing irrigation to get the most out of the company’s patented technology. Back in October 2018, Aqua4D Field Engineer, Hugo Gaignebet, wrote a progress report for this blog.
Chilean Avocado Producers are Innovating for Water Efficiency
Now over ten times more popular than in the 1980s, in some ways the avocado has been a victim of its own success. Its notoriety (particularly amongst millennials) has brought its supposed water footprint in Chile under the spotlight, but often in reports which turn a blind eye to other water-thirsty crops.
Alberto Femenia on water savings and nematode control in Argentina
Alberto Femenia sits before us wearing an immaculate suit and a wise smile. He’s a true veteran in the agri-business, having headed up Casa Femenia for almost half a century.
João Suss on Higher Yields and Sustainable Agriculture in Brazil
On a recent visit to our new Headquarters in Sierre, Joao Suss shared his thoughts on sustainable agriculture and his experience with the Aqua4D system in Brazil.
Water Use in California: The Inside Story
Walter K. Thut, the Swiss co-founder of Aqua4D, is now based in California. On a recent visit to Gemperle Family Farms in Turlock, he wanted to find out more about water use in the almond industry, beyond the headlines. He spoke to Richard Gemperle about this and more:
Almonds: Higher Yields, Less Water?
As part of the new Aqua4D website, all Field References are now viewable online. Here we introduce one of the most recent: Almonds.
How AQUA4D® Boosts Water Use Efficiency with Precision Irrigation
“Projected climate change impacts are expected to reduce water supplies and increase water demand. The economic health and sustainability of irrigated agriculture will depend on the ability of producers to adapt to growing constraints on water, particularly...
Impressive results for French grower in just 8 weeks
Patrick Limousin is based in the Rhône-Alpes region of France, and his company produces around 100 million young plants per year (lettuces, cabbages, melons, and more). After being beset by persistent limescale problems, he contracted Aqua4D to see if they could help solve this issue.
Avocados: Innovative Irrigation Solution Increases Yields and Export Quality
No other fruit has seen such exponential growth in popularity as the once-humble avocado. A firm favorite of the “superfood” category, they’re high in fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats. This wasn’t always so;
Sustainable irrigation for the wine industry
A changing climate is having unpredictable consequences on grape crops all around the world. 2017 was anything but a vintage year for wine harvests; the EU hit a 36-year low, while Chilean growers reported an uncharacteristically early harvest with high temperatures and low yields.
The Benefits of AQUA4D® treated water for Irrigated Coffee Cultivation
This article originally appeared in Portuguese in “Campo & Negocios”, September 2018 Coffee of excellent quality is now being produced in regions previously considered unsuitable due to water scarcity, such as Triângulo Mineiro...
Overcoming sodium and boron problems in Turkish orchards
Almula Tarim have been growing apples successfully in Turkey since 1999. The company’s 740-acre orchard is located in Ulukışla, in the south-central part of the country.
Optimized Irrigation for Melons in Brazil
Melons are a big deal in Brazil, with production totalling 596,430 tons – up from 139,768 as recently as 2000 according to FAOSTAT (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations).
Peru: Aqua4D and the blueberry boom
When you think of a Peruvian fruit, it’s probably avocados which spring to mind, and indeed Peru is the largest exporter of the green wonderfruit to Europe. But it’s an unlikely fruit of a different colour which has seen an exponential growth in recent years: the blueberry.
Aqua4D Water Solutions continues expansion in California and Washington
Aqua4D Water Solutions continues to expand its footprint in the U.S. agriculture industry, particularly in California and Washington.
Why California’s growers should invest in water efficiency now
The 2016-17 rain and snow season will long be remembered by California farmers. Not only did it end the five-year drought, it did it in historic fashion.
Boron, sodium levels sharply decline in Turkey apple orchard
Almula Tarim has been growing apples successfully in Turkey since 1999. The company’s 740-acre orchard is located in Ulukışla, in the south-central part of the country.
Using less fertilizer reduces costs for California farmers
Fertilizer use varies from field to field and orchard to orchard, but it annually ranks as one of the major costs confronting California growers.