Objectives
General objective
To demonstrate and evaluate a scalable strategy combining eco-sustainable fertigation practices and the renaturalisation of non-productive agricultural areas in berry crops, citrus orchards and olive groves to reduce pressure on water resources and improve biodiversity in the Doñana area of influence.
Specific objectives
Sustainable water and nutrient management in berry crops
Sustainable management in woody crops
Socioeconomic diversification and environmental integration
Target crops
Sustainable water and nutrient management in berry crops
Sustainable management in woody crops
Socioeconomic diversification and environmental integration
Target crops
Sustainable water and nutrient management in berry crops
- Improve water-use efficiency, nitrogen-use efficiency, soil quality and biodiversity in strawberry and berry farms through eco-sustainable fertigation and renaturalisation practices.
Sustainable management in woody crops
- Improve water-use efficiency, nitrogen-use efficiency, soil quality and biodiversity in olive and citrus farms through eco-sustainable fertigation and farm renaturalisation strategies.
Socioeconomic diversification and environmental integration
- Develop strategies for socioeconomic diversification, environmental sustainability and better integration of agricultural activity within the ecological context of Doñana.
Target crops
- Strawberries and berries across the Doñana area of influence.
- Citrus and olive groves representative of local agriculture.
- Demonstration farms showcasing scalable, sustainable practices.
Expected outcomes
Biodiversity enhancement Farm renaturalisation Ecosystem services Sustainable water management Climate-resilient agriculture
Reduced
Water pressure and improved biodiversity.
Efficient
And resilient farming practices.
Better
Access to tools, training and knowledge.
Approaches
That can be replicated elsewhere.