Study reveals that nut crops in Portugal are the most efficient in water use and sustainable efficiency

Published 2023년 5월 10일

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A study conducted by Portugal Nuts in partnership with the Real Academia de Ingeneria de Madrid reveals that the water use in Portugal's nut orchards is efficient and environmentally friendly, using less water per kilogram of dried fruit produced compared to the USA. This is particularly beneficial in regions like Alentejo, which have faced water scarcity, but have made significant public investments to irrigate. The drip irrigation culture used in these regions requires less water and is regulated to prevent unnecessary losses. The dried fruit industry in Portugal is valued for its sustainability and has contributed to the economy and job market, with Portugal achieving self-sufficiency in the almond market and maintaining a positive trade balance. The II Portugal Nuts Congress discussed various topics including innovation, sustainability, and international markets, and concluded with a social responsibility project, 'Amigos Portugal Nuts', aimed at donating to social solidarity institutions.

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In the study on the water needs of dried fruit crops in the main production areas of the country, developed by Portugal Nuts in partnership with the Real Academia de Ingeneria de Madrid, and presented during the II Congress of the Association for the Promotion of Nuts in Beja, reveals that the use of water in cultural practices related to nut orchards in Portugal is very efficient and environmentally friendly, given that the technology used in this type of culture requires less water per kilogram of dried fruit produced (compared to the USA), a since it permanently monitors production factors in order to produce sustainably. A culture that adds a lot of value to the use of the water resource, which is a scarce resource and particularly in the Alentejo where there was a large public investment in the Alqueva Dam in order to boost the region's economic activity to add value to a positive trade balance. “This study has demonstrated that there is good efficiency of water resources in ...

Source: AgroNegocios