Efficient irrigation in organic citrus orchards in Sicily

Irrigation methods for sustainable organic citrus farming in Sicily

Detail description

Efficient irrigation management in organic citrus orchards in Sicily, focusing on micro-sprinklers, alternating deficit irrigation, and sub-irrigation. Presented by Fiorella Stagno of CREA Acireale within the BIOFRUITNET project, this video offers evidence-based strategies for sustainable water use in water-scarce regions. Part of the Organic Farm Knowledge platform, it supports farmers and agricultural practitioners with practical, science-driven irrigation techniques tailored to Sicilian conditions.

https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/46006

Contribution detail info

Project: BIOFRUITNET
Boosting Innovation in Organic FRUIT production through strong knowledge NETworks
Location: Italy
Authors: Thomas Alföldi, Vincenzo Verrastro, Fiorella Stagno
Purpose: Other, Support decision-making and strategic planning

File type: document
Created on: Mar 20, 2026
Origin language: English
Official project website: –
License: Other

Keywords: citrus
irrigation
organic farming
water management
climate-smart agriculture
Sicily
micro-sprinklers
alternating deficit irrigation
sub-irrigation
CREA
Themes: Regenerative agriculture
Organic aquaculture