How to use H2O more expeditiously ? Thoughtful use of uncommitted water is becoming increasingly authoritative for Farmer and horticulturists . In meter of water scarcity , water crops with surface weewee can no longer be taken as a given . Recent , dry summers have confirmed that the sphere call for to maximise the potential of substitute water supply source , now and in the futurity . In the third episode of Radio Inagro , Farmer Johan and Bart testify about their coming to counter the effects of climate alteration . effective urine usage"Depending on the source , it is important to use water more efficiently . Nevertheless , it is also important to chequer how much water you consume and why , and to analyze potential option . In this way , you could find out whether it ’s potential to water other than , or at a unlike clock time . Namely , it is not only a subject of providing surplus water , but also a matter of more efficient water usage , " aver H2O factor Dries Mergaert in the podcast .
Vegetable grower and pig farmer Johan also notices that efficient water supply usage is becoming more and more important . " Five or six years ago , farmers were not that concerned with water because the season were more normal . Now we experience a big change , like last winter . I reckon it ’s a shame that all that rainwater just run off . " In anticipation of modern techniques and sustainable solutions , Johan attempt to use water as expeditiously as possible . " I feel that the sphere is changing its coming towards water . That ’s why I bet at the possible chance and screen new proficiency , but I have n’t found the gilded solvent yet . I remain promising , though . "
beast drink water consumptionWhen it comes to animals , it is also important to utilize water more efficiently . " We will never write on beast ' drinking weewee economic consumption , but we can save water system in another manner : avoid wastage as much as possible , " explains An Cools . “Looking for innovative irrigation techniques"Through a variety of trials - in projects with various ( inter)national married person or on its own - research center Inagro is branch out its practical knowledge on irrigation and efficient water usage . The results are a source of information for self-governing and applied advice for growers in all kinds of subsectors of agriculture and horticulture .
To identify the long - term effects of irrigating with alternative H2O source , Inagro has been conducting irrigation test in white potato vine , cauliflower , and spinach since 2019 . " Aside from the availableness of sufficient irrigation water , water quality is often a tricky issue , " clarifies researcher Tim De Cuypere . " In the irrigation trial run , we irrigate crops under controlled conditions with handle wastewater . We prove the effects of sprinkling with substitute water sources on harvest yield , craw quality , and the soil . "
" Protect yourself against climate change"“Water availability is have-to doe with to potential additional yield or reduced issue departure , " Dries stresses . " Nobody sprinkle just for fun . The determination of sprinkling is to accomplish expect takings . That costs money , but otherwise it will result in heavy yield red ink . " Farmer , advantageously protect themselves from the unpredictable atmospheric condition conditions . Farmer Bart agrees .
" The bad fear is that the climate becomes more extreme . The theme used to be that you help nature a little by watering crops . Today , sure crops have to be irrigate throughout the season . We worry about that , " Bart allege . Thinking about piss availability seems more crucial today than ever .
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