Mechanized Irrigation in a Hedgerow-Style Olive Grove

Mechanized Irrigation in a Hedgerow-Style Olive Grove

Prodcutor agrícola

AGR by De Prado y Riegos La Colonia, leaders in agricultural innovation, have developed a pioneering project in Córdoba: a hedge-style olive grove with optimized irrigation and full mechanization, designed to maximize efficiency and sustainability.


Location: Córdoba, Spain
Farming: Olive Grove as a Hedge

The Challenge

  • Labor shortage in the agricultural sector.
  • Need for irrigation uniformity and nutrition to ensure quality and productivity.
  • Context of water stress in Andalusia, where every drop of water must be used efficiently.

The goal:

  • Automate irrigation and Fertigation.
  • Reduce operating costs and reliance on staff.
  • Ensure the sustainability and profitability of the crop.

The Solution

A comprehensive solution AZUD was implemented:

  • AZUD PREMIER: High-precision, durable irrigation dripline, designed for super-intensive farming systems.
  • AZUD HELIX AUTOMATIC: self-cleaning filtration to ensure consistent water quality.
  • AZUD QGROW: automated fertigation with pH and EC control, tailored to each stage of the crop cycle.

This system allows for a centralized and automated management, ensuring water and nutrient efficiency throughout the farm.

Benefits of the Solution

  • Optimizing Water Use in a context of scarcity.
  • Reduction in Labor Costs thanks to full mechanization.
  • High early productivity: Significant yields starting in the second year.
  • Better oil quality, harvested at the optimal time.
  • Superior profitability: Return on investment in 6 years and twice the profits compared to the intensive system.
  • Sustainability and a lower risk of disease for precise humidity control.

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