Water and the "more crop per drop" approach at the heart of this edition
The Interpoma Award 2022 rewarded those technologies that, with a strong component of innovation, allow exceptional progress in water management in apple orchards, combining water saving with improved yield and fruit quality.
The award was divided into two categories: one for companies and individuals, and one for start-ups. The award ceremony took place during Interpoma 2022.
Winner category "companies"
Inventia sp. z o.o. from Poland with the Agreus® system
Jury’s Motivation
Agreus® was recognised as the most comprehensive and user-friendly system, enabling precise control of irrigation management based on soil water availability and climatic parameters.
Its main features include solar-powered sensors, wireless data transmission, a customised app tailored to growers’ needs, irrigation requirement alerts, and the ability to automatically manage the irrigation process.
In addition, the system provides tools for fertigation management, frost control, and modelling of pathogen development.
Special mention category "companies"
The Plantection system by Nika from South-Tyrol
Jury’s motivation
Plantection was recognised as a reliable irrigation control technology for irrigation schemes in large farms or cooperatives, where system complexity and operational security are key criteria.
Its main features include a modular architecture, the possibility of integrating sensors and meters, and ease of use.
Winner category "start-up"
ODIS Smart Irrigation System, by ODIS Solutions Srl of Bolzano
Jury’s Motivation
The system was considered highly promising due to its ability to integrate various sensors – both for environmental variables and plant conditions – into a versatile, cloud-based app that allows farmers to monitor the water status of their orchards and control the irrigation system.
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