Ardo CSR rapport 2023 - Flipbook - Page 48
We are Ardo
The path to a more
sustainable food system
Minimal environmental
impact
Agronomy
MIMOSA+
Food safety, quality
and innovation
Respect for
our employees
Relationship with
our stakeholders
Good governance
4 Water – Optimising irrigation
by plants through the root system, the
hectares of crops being irrigated, we want to
photosynthesis cannot take place and plant
improve water use efficiency: by 2025, 80%
development is hampered.
of irrigation activities will be based on crop
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WATER PRESSURE AT 25CM DEPTH WATER EXCESS -
COMFORT ZONE -
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PLUVIOMETRY -
IRRIGATION
WATER STRESS
needs or soil moisture deficit measurements,
Soil structure significantly impacts water
capture. Well-structured soil enables deeper
root development and reduces irrigation
needs. Poorly structured soil leads to shallow
roots and increased vulnerability to drought.
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with a further increase up to 100% by 2030.
A bad soil structure characterised by underdeveloped root systems restricts their depth and
creates an increased need for irrigation. A good soil structure has the opposite effect and
saves water from being wasted.
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our raw materials. With an estimated 25,000
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such as sugars. Without water being absorbed
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important factor in ensuring the production of
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oxygen and energy-rich organic compounds
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a critical issue, since water is the single most
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CO2 that is captured in the air by plants into
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farmers’ experience and feelings. This poses
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photosynthesis process, which converts the
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of irrigation decisions are made based on
pressure (centibars)
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development of plants through the
pluviometry (mm)
irrigation (mm)
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According to industry research, around 70%
Bad structure
pluviometry (mm)
irrigation (mm)
pressure (centibars)
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Water is crucial for the growth and
Good structure
35 cm
The availability of water used for irrigation from regular rainfall or water
reserves has become increasingly less reliable over the years. Changes
in rain patterns in our Northern growing regions, influenced by climate
change, lead to longer periods of droughts and more intense rainfall
at other times of the year. In the south of Europe, there is a drastic
reduction in water levels in reserves traditionally used for irrigation.
These trends emphasise the need to preserve this precious resource
and use it as efficiently as possible.
