Water is the lifeblood of our planet, a precious and irreplaceable resource that we must protect and use wisely. On the occasion of the World Water Day 2024, which is celebrated on March 22, it is important to reflect on the importance of this fundamental element for life and for world peace.
Water: A Right Denied to Too Many
Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, but sadly over 2 billion people worldwide do not have access to it. Water scarcity is a serious threat to health, economic development and global peaceAccording to UNICEF, every day 1,400 children die from diseases related to contaminated water and lack of hygiene. Water shortages can also lead to conflict and forced migration., as in the case of the Sahel region in Africa, where prolonged drought has contributed to exacerbating tensions between local communities.
Agriculture: A Thirsty Sector
Agriculture is one of the sectors that consumes the most water in absolute terms. On average, 70% of the water taken from aquifers and rivers is used to irrigate the fields. Traditional irrigation, based on gravity systems, is often inefficient and causes huge waste. In a context of climate change and increasing scarcity of water resources, it is essential to find innovative solutions to optimize water use in agriculture.
Strategies to reduce water waste in agriculture
• Use drought-resistant crops
There are several varieties of crops that require less water to grow and thrive. Using these crops can help significantly reduce water consumption in agriculture.
• Improving soil management
Practices such as mulching and crop rotation help retain water in the soil and reduce evaporation.
• Recovering rainwater
Rainwater can be collected and used to irrigate fields or for other non-potable uses.
Precision irrigation: an innovative solution
Precision irrigation is an innovative technology that allows you to Optimize water use in agriculture and helps reduce the environmental impact of agriculture, reducing water and energy consumption and the use of pesticides and fertilizers.
TETHYS: alongside farmers for a more sustainable future
TEHYS is committed to providing farmers Innovative and sustainable precision irrigation solutions. Our expert agronomists collaborate with developers and IT to constantly improve our Satellite DSS to save water, increase production efficiency and reduce environmental impact. On the occasion of World Water Day 2024, we invite all farmers to learn about our precision irrigation services and contact us for a free consultation. Together, we can help protect this precious resource and build a more sustainable future for our planet.
Water is a precious resource that we must all protect.. On the occasion of World Water Day 2024, let us pledge to use it consciously and do our part to protect it.
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