HAGRO

Andalusia, a world leader in olive oil production, is facing increasing water challenges due to water scarcity. In this context, the HAGRO project promotes the sustainable development of Andalusian olive groves through the use of reclaimed water for irrigation.

Reclaimed water will triple its weight in Andalusia by 2027, so it will play a key role in the water mix of the coastal basins, where its application has the greatest potential. All administrations have regulatory frameworks favourable to the application of reclaimed water in irrigation as a paradigm of the circular economy and a strategy against climate change. However, these waters are strictly regulated in terms of quality.

The main objective of HAGRO is to design and build a digital tool to create a risk management model for the efficient, safe and viable use of reclaimed water in olive irrigation, in accordance with European regulations. This software application will allow farmers to assess and manage the risks associated with the use of reclaimed water, facilitating its implementation and promoting the circular economy in the olive sector.