Olive orchards thrive with precision irrigation, boosting food security and sustainability.
This article discusses new ways to manage water in olive tree orchards efficiently. It suggests that giving olive trees exactly the right amount of water, known as precision irrigation, can improve fruit and oil production. The researchers focused on using methods that look at how the trees respond to the stress of not having enough water. By combining measurements from the tree with technology like remote imagery and apps, they found ways to decide when and how much to water the trees accurately. This approach is especially helpful for densely planted trees in farms. Overall, the study shows that precise irrigation techniques can enhance the productivity of olive trees without using excess water, promoting sustainable water use in agriculture.