This BMP refers to the optimisation of irrigation rate and irrigation application timing in order to avoid wasting this ever-scarcer natural resource.
- Management target
- Sustainability Indicators
DIRECT:
3.- Reduce of runoff and erosion
23.- Maximize crop production
INDIRECT:
20.- Prevent salinisation
1.- EBITDA
A more rational use of water will have an influence in the economics of the farm.
2.- EBITDA/labour unit
A more rational use of water will have an influence in the economics of the farm.
3.- Production costs
A more rational use of water will have an influence in the economics of the farm.
4.- Yield/ha UAA
The adaptation of the watering/irrigation to the needs of the crop can increase yields.
5.- Yield/ ha main fodder area
The adaptation of the watering/irrigation to the needs of the crop can increase yields.
7.- Effectiveness working time
The optimisation of the irrigation timing and rate could imply differences regarding working hours on the farm.
8.- SI – Satisfaction Index
The implementation of this BMP could have a positive influence on the farmer’s perception.
16.- Water consumption
The optimisation of the use of water will imply water savings.
22.- NO3 level – boreholes and wells
The optimisation of irrigation will minimise lixiviation and runoff. This will, probably, lead to a minor NO3 level in water of boreholes and water streams.
23.- NO3 level – rivers
The optimisation of irrigation will minimise lixiviation and runoff. This will, probably, lead to a minor NO3 level in water of boreholes and water streams.