Re-using rainwater for smart irrigation: the case of greenhouse roses

Irrigation system of 100 ha of hydroponic greenhouse roses. The greenhouse surface is covered by a plastic film and rainwater cannot reach the ground. Irritec designed a system to convey rainwater to a reservoir where it is collected to be reused for irrigation purposes. Moreover the nutritive solution not absorbed by the plants is collected in special tanks, sanitized for reuse in the fertigation system.

From food security to economic development

In Developing Countries, Irritec experts contribute to the skills development of local workers, who learn how to optimize their resources to get higher yields for food self-sufficiency first. As a step forward, Irritec aims at helping such farmers to make agriculture their source of income, too. Moreover, women are of vital importance to rural economies in Developing Countries: most of them are responsible for agriculture, household activities, collecting water, taking care of children. Irritec teaches African women how to make the most from efficient irrigation, so that their labour burden is reduced and their work more productive. Following a gradual approach, Irritec starts by transferring the basics of smart irrigation through the Irrigo kit, a handy and easy to assemble tool which is the ideal start-up solution in the countries where energy resources are lacking.