Investing in innovative irrigation equipment in Malta
Climate adaptation and modernisation funding for a Maltese family farm.
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Project summary:
A Maltese fruit and vegetable producer used CAP support for co-financing an investment project that constructed a new rainwater reservoir and installed computerised ‘fertirrigation’ and fog spray systems in three greenhouses to modernise productivity and help adapt to climate change risks.
Project results:
Modernisation of the farm improved its resilience to climate change and increased business efficiency.
The farm’s rainwater catchment capacity increased by 80%, and water consumption decreased by 25%.
Overall profits increased 15% more than anticipated.
Post date:
14/10/2022 - 15:31
