Spain: We are so concerned about the use of water that, in blueberry, we optimize 110%

The drought that plagues the entire country and lack of water in general are priority issues for blueberry cultivation in the province of Huelva. A cutting-edge crop in this area of the country, where most of the national production and much of Europe is concentrated. In general terms, the production of red fruits from Huelva has been optimized for years, including that of blueberries, "we are so concerned about the use of water, that this crop optimizes irrigation to the maximum, I would say 110%", affirms the president of the Huelva delegation of the Official College of Agricultural Technical Engineers of Western Andalusia, Julio Volante. These days he is immersed in the last touches of the program of the Blueberry technical conference that will be held on November 9. Regarding the drought, Volante points out that this fall, although it affects like any crop, it is not having an impact because it is a stage of low production. He adds that "it will be a concern in spring and ...