DLG Research and Innovation supports knowledge exchange and development

Shaping the future through research and innovation – this is our aim. As well as sharing our knowledge on innovative technologies and new approaches in agriculture and biodiversity. Be part of the projects and join us in our upcoming events. In October our unit organizes an event in Maastricht (NL) on collaborative CAP mechanisms and another on irrigation in Peine (DE) both in relation to agricultural biodiversity. 

Picture: Sebastian Schröder-Esch / WWF
Picture: Sebastian Schröder-Esch / WWF
Picture GWE Gruppe
Picture: GWE Gruppe

Irrigation and agro-ecology – A Scoping workshop on digital tools

Can digitalization contribute to a more ecological and sustainable agriculture? This is the central question to be explored at the workshop on October 10th organized by the DLG as part of the Digitalisation for Agroecology (D4AgEcol) project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.

Digitalization can play a key role in enabling sustainable agricultural and food systems across Europe. Utilizing the power of nature will support achieving these goals. The D4AgEcol combines agro-ecological principles with benefits digital tools can provide. One of the project’s showcases highlights the water cycle.

The workshop will highlight the solar-powered irrigation technology (Irri360°-AgriSystem) developed by the GWE Group. Farmers are increasingly facing challenges such as drought, evaporation, and declining availability of groundwater. Drip irrigation presents a smart and efficient solution to these problems by optimizing water usage while applying agro-ecological practices.

Major aim of the workshop will be to explore whether and how smart irrigation systems can support agroecological farming. Participants will get involved as they may know best key drivers, challenges, and obstacles being relevant in practice.

The workshop, conducted in German, will take place on October 10th in Peine, Germany. For further information and registration please contact Stephanie Timm (s.timm@dlg.org).