ISFA
Integrated solution
ISFA incorporates VEGGA’s Assisted Irrigation module, a digital twin that automatically manages irrigation for your almond trees, adjusting water doses according to the needs of each plot, optimizing resources, reducing errors, and increasing the efficiency and productivity of the orchards.
Challenge
ISFA is an almond producer with a strong commitment to sustainability and resource efficiency. Its farms, which operate under the Efficiency and Sustainability System (SES), require precise management of irrigation water to ensure productivity without compromising water resources.
With vast areas of crop land (6,000 hectares) and limited water availability, the challenge was to create a precision irrigation system that would reduce water consumption, minimize human errors, and help maintain the quality and stability of the crops.
Solution
To address this challenge, ISFA opted for the VEGGA platform, integrating Riego Asistido, the digital irrigation twin developed by IRTA. This solution enables the creation of irrigation plans tailored to each growing season based on available water resources, the characteristics of the orchard, and the water requirements of the almond trees.
Using historical climatical data, soil moisture sensors, and connected weather stations, Riego Asistido generates daily irrigation schedules that are automatically applied through Agrónic controllers.
As a result, ISFA is able to automate the control of its 6,000 hectares, reduce the time spent on technical tasks, and ensure efficient, precise, and sustainable irrigation.
Results obtained
The use of VEGGA’s Assisted Irrigation system has provided ISFA with immediate and tangible benefits:
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Reducing water consumption
A savings of approximately 500 m³/ha, representing a reduction in water use of more than 15%.
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Optimizing Technical Staff Time
Up to an 80% reduction in the time required for irrigation monitoring and programming.
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Certified sustainable management
ISFA maintains its GLOBAL GAP, SPRING, and GRASP certifications, ensuring efficient and responsible production.
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Quick return on investment
Thanks to the water and time savings, the solution delivers an almost immediate return on investment.
“Thanks to Riego Asistido, we have been able to automate irrigation management across thousands of hectares, ensuring efficient water use and saving our technical unit invaluable time. It’s a tool that makes all the difference.”
