Spain’s irrigation sector has undergone significant transformation through investments in modern infrastructure, including pumping stations and pressurised distribution networks. However, infrastructure alone does not guarantee efficiency. A new challenge is emerging: ensuring water is applied in the right place, at the right time, and in the right quantity. Traditionally, irrigation decisions have relied on experience and established practices. While effective to a degree, this approach can lead to inefficiencies, particularly in a context of increasing water scarcity, rising energy costs, and growing environmental pressure. New technologies are enabling a shift…
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