The use of sensors to manage irrigation in greenhouses. CRRHAB, Chott-Mariem, Sousse (Tunisia). 12 December 2022 

In the frame of the iGUESSMED project dissemination activities, the CRRHAB (The Regional Research Centre on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture) organized an on-field training course on December 12, 2022, focused on the use of sensors and related monitoring devices to manage irrigation in greenhouse cropping systems. The training was designed for the benefit of 13 engineer students in their graduation year (Horticultural Systems Engineering Specialitity) belonging to the Higher Agricultural Institute of Chott-Mariem (ISA-CM). 

Led by Imed Ben Aissa, the training included an on-field studying visit held in the iGUESSMED project trial greenhouse and the neighbour climate station. The students were introduced to various sensors installed in the greenhouse and the climate station. They received also a detailed on-field explanation on the use and the operation of these different sensors and devices to schedule and manage irrigation in the greenhouse. They were talked also about the relations between climate parameters monitored inside and outside the greenhouse. The students were although introduced to the importance of using models and DSS to enhance water saving and irrigation efficiency in greenhouse cropping systems and about the targeted goals of the iGUESSMED DSS.