FERTINNOWA, a H2020 thematic network

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1 FERTINNOWA, a H2020 thematic network Els Berckmoes Brussels, 23 January 2018 This project has received funding from the European Union s Horizon 2020 research and innovation

2 FERTINNOWA s passport Type of action: Thematic network (CSA), Water 4b call 2015 Transfer of innovative water technologies in fertigated crops Focus: fertigated crops (vegetables, fruits & ornamentals) Start: 01/01/ /12 / partners + 2 Linked third parties (9 EU Member States + South Africa) Horizon 2020

3 Why is there a need for a thematic network? : a European benchmark study revealed that : 1. growers struggle to achieve sufficient and qualitative irrigation water use irrigation water in an more efficient way avoid run-off leaching and manage waste fertigated water. FERTINNOWA 2. knowledge & innovative technologies are available but are not implemented by the growers.

4 FERTINNOWA s main objective To collect, exchange, showcase and transfer innovative water management solutions and best practices to improve water & nutrient use efficiency and water quality and reduce the environmental impact of fertigated horticulture production systems.

5 FERTINNOWA concept Bottom-up approach Growers in country A experience a water problem Number of possible solutions available in EU Could it work? (technological, socio-economic, regulatory?)

6 Obj 1: mapping the current situation 371 grower s interviews carried out in Europe & South-Africa 513 cropping systems Focus on: Technologies applied Technological, socio-economic and legislative bottlenecks & barriers regarding - water sources - water use efficiency - reducing environmental impact Horizon 2020

7 % of farms % of farms % of farms Obj 1: mapping the current situation North-West Mediterranean 0 Central-East Horizon 2020

8 % of farms % of farms % of farms Obj 1: mapping the current situation Water silo North-West 0 Central-East Pond 20 0 Mediterranean Lined storage

9 Belgium, n=43 Netherlands, n=42 United Kingdom, n=17 France North, n=16 France South, n=26 Spain, n=94 Italy, n=33 South Africa, n=8 Poland, n=73 Slovenia, n= Issues on water source management Percentage of growers mentioning an issue regarding their water source Quantity problems Quality problems (mineral composition) Sanitary problems Quantity Lack of storage capacity Summer shortage Water share Chemical pollution problems North-West Mediterranean Central-East Quality EC/ Na Fe ph Sanitary Algue/micro algae Strongly linked to water storage fungi agrobacterium Chemical : very rare

10 Issues on water source management Sanitary : solutions applied against algae growth in water storage But short-term view A lot of techniques available but only few are efficient Strong technical bottleneck This project has received funding from the European Union s Horizon 2020 research and innovation

11 % of growers Socio-economic bottlenecks linked to a sustainable use of water Are you considering using more sustainable water sources? -No reason to change No problem - Already the most sustainable - No financial capacity -Technical limitations -Collect and use rainwater -Implement drainage recycling -Would use another source if available -Increase storage capacity, improve storage conditions What would be convincing? Economic reasons (affordability, proven cost efficiency,subsidies) If water problems occur (poor water quality / water shortages) Nothing + Legal constraints or administrative incentives

12 Increase nutrient use efficiency Sustainable watersources End of pipe solutions Increase wateruse efficiency Filtration technologies Algae Regulatory comparison New technologies (thinking out of the box) Sodium removal DSS irrigation Implementation water framework directive DSS fertigation Water storage dimensions Irrigation communities Salinity management Nutrient recovery (N, P, ) Limitations ground water Water storage problems Technological comparison Economic comparison and many more

13 Obj 2: evaluating the current situation

14 Obj 2: evaluating the current situation

15 Obj 3: initiate further steps towards solutions Identifying bottlenecks & searching for possible solutions: Technological level: Screening and business model for technologies coming from other sectors Showcase of these new technologies Technological level Policy level: Policy sessions» Focus on multi-actor approach: all groups involved Socio-economic level Trying to solve myths -> covering your water storage is expensive

16 Obj 3: initiate further steps towards solutions You can follow status of the 23 exchanged technologies online

17 Obj 4: bring the essential information to the correct audience Technology database FERTINNOWA website Practice abstracts 100 Technology review documents Detailed evaluation 136 Factsheets 25 Growers & advisors Fertigation bible Growers & advisors Growers & advisors (growers), advisors, technology suppliers Advisors, technology suppliers, authorities, research

18 Obj 4: bring the essential information to the correct audience

19 Find out more at the FERTINNOWA website Technology database Technology exchange Sign up for the newsletter

20 Save the date: Final FERTINNOWA conference When? 3-5 October 2018 Venue: Almeria Spain What? Scientific sessions Policy session Technical workshops Interactive tours Field visits

21 This project has received funding from the European Union s Horizon 2020 research and innovation