Report by the Water Footprint Working Group on the organic sector in Andalusia

The overall aim of the project is to develop an efficient irrigation management system for organic crops in various agricultural areas of Andalusia and to determine the water footprint indicator calculated in accordance with ISO 14046. Key innovative aspects of the project include the use of information obtained from the field via remote sensors and information and communication technologies (ICTs) to achieve optimal irrigation management and efficient use of irrigation water. As an alternative for achieving sustainable water use on organic farms, the implementation of precision irrigation systems is proposed, which involves optimising irrigation scheduling using the available technologies available, so that the amount of water that is actually needed is applied at the right time. This not only ensures efficient water use but also allows for the efficient use of other resources such as fertilisers and energy, thereby reducing the impact on the environment.