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💧🌱 During our recent visit to Oued Souhil, Nabeul, our team conducted surveys with local farmers to gather in-depth data on key issues affecting agriculture in the region, particularly focusing on wastewater treatments (WWT), soil health, and salinity. These discussions provided valuable information about the farmers’ experiences with wastewater reuse in irrigation, the impacts of …

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🌾💬 In Oued Souhil, Nabeul, our team has been actively engaging with the farming community to better understand their perspectives on sustainable agriculture and water management. This outreach, part of the PRIMA-SAFE project, is more than just data collection—it’s an opportunity to connect with local farmers, learn from their experiences, and discuss the challenges they …

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In a recent training session under the PRIMA-SAFE project, researchers and agricultural professionals gained hands-on experience with advanced techniques in soil and crop analysis. Participants learned about critical steps involved in sustainable water reuse, including sample extraction, cleanup methods, and high-precision analysis using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS). The training began with a comprehensive approach …

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🌿🔬 As part of the PRIMA-SAFE project, a team of dedicated researchers recently held an intensive training session in Tunisia, designed to advance sustainable water reuse practices in agriculture. This training is an integral part of the PRIMA-SAFE initiative’s mission to develop eco-friendly solutions that address water scarcity and promote resource efficiency. Participants included researchers …

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🌾💧 Our commitment to sustainable farming includes a thorough comparative analysis of different irrigation methods and their effects on soil health. By studying plots irrigated with treated wastewater, well water, and a control group with no irrigation, we are able to assess how each water source impacts soil composition, nutrient levels, and fertility over time. …

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Comprehensive Soil Quality Monitoring for Sustainable Agriculture 🌱🔍 In our pursuit of sustainable agriculture, soil health is a top priority, and we closely monitor it from soil preparation all the way through to post-harvest. Our soil quality assessments cover fields irrigated with treated wastewater, well water, and control plots without irrigation, allowing us to understand …

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💧🌱 In the tomato fields of the Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, wastewater treatment is more than a process—it’s a pathway to sustainable agriculture. As part of the PRIMA-SAFE project, treated wastewater is being used to irrigate tomato crops, providing a resource-efficient alternative to traditional water sources and addressing water scarcity challenges in …

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At the Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources within ELGO-DIMITRA, a dedicated team of researchers is transforming agriculture through innovative wastewater treatment practices. As part of the PRIMA-SAFE project, these scientists focus on reusing treated wastewater for crop irrigation, particularly for tomatoes, one of the Mediterranean’s staple crops. Their work addresses the dual challenges …

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💧🌱 In the tomato fields of the Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, new technology is transforming how we understand and manage water dynamics. As part of the PRIMA-SAFE project, smart Lysimeters and tensiometers have been installed to track critical data points that inform sustainable irrigation practices. Smart Lysimeters provide detailed insights into the …

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🍅🌿 At the Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources within ELGO-DIMITRA, a team of researchers is pushing the boundaries of sustainable agriculture with cutting-edge technology. As part of the PRIMA-SAFE project, this team is utilizing smart Lysimeters and tensiometers to bring precision to water management and soil health monitoring in tomato cultivation. Led by …

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