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Swiss technology allows irrigation with saline water
In North Africa and the Middle East, food producers face two common and related antagonists: soil salinity and poor-quality water with high salt content. Growers are now increasingly turning to new agricultural technologies to overcome this.
Drone Monitoring Provides Irrigation Insights to Almond Producers
We’re still in the early years of the 4.0 revolution, but precision measurements and big data are already transforming many industries – none more so than agriculture.
Water-Smart Agriculture: the Efficiency Drive the World Needs
This is a version of an article which appeared in November 2019's Irrigazette, a leading international irrigation magazine.
From John Deere to Aqua4D: Meet the Agtech Expert Bringing Water Savings and Efficiency to the Central Valley
After many years at John Deere's Green Tech division, Gregory Ireland has joined the growing Aqua4D California team. Here we found out how his wealth of agtech experience will help bring this efficient water-smart technology to more and more growers in the Central Valley and beyond.
Highlights from Horticultural Innovation Roadshow in the Netherlands
Aqua4D was delighted to take part in a recent horticultural roadshow in the Netherlands, a series of seminars on the latest innovations in horticulture and precision irrigation technology.
Water Innovation Presented to Chilean Delegation for Sustainable Mining
Having yielded superb results in agriculture (water savings, increased production) and buildings (unclogging and limescale removal), Planet Horizons’ Aqua4D technology is drawing interest from industrial sectors to see how this innovation can increase sustainability and efficiencies.
Ag 4.0 in Action: Real-time Plant Measurements and Optimized Irrigation
“As we say in Holland, measuring is knowing,” says 2Grow co-founder Olivier Begerem with a knowing smile. “In horticulture there are still too many things being done based on assumptions, still too many mistakes being made. In our opinion it’s time to stop assuming and start measuring.”
Aqua4D Solves Clogging and Saves Water in French Flower Greenhouse
Morel Diffusion is a cyclamen seed producer, known worldwide for its colourful varieties. Headquartered in Frejus, southeastern France, their site covers a greenhouse area of 3 ha and 5000 m2 dedicated to R&D.
How Aqua4D Enables Huge Water Savings Through Optimized Irrigation
We are in the midst of an unprecedented water crisis. South American regions are declaring an agricultural state of emergency, California’s wells are running dry, and countries from Belgium to Botswana are facing significant water stress. But there’s hope on the horizon...
Chile’s National Irrigation Commission visit Aqua4D project
Chile's National Irrigation Commission visit Aqua4D project After meeting recently at an industry event at the Swiss Embassy in Santiago, the National Irrigation Commission
Podcast: Aqua4D on Chile’s Radio Agricultura
Podcast: Aqua4D on Chile's Radio Agricultura This is an extract from a recent interview given to Radio Agricultura in Chile, where Felipe Villarino discusses the
Precision Irrigation Solutions from the Heart of Switzerland
Precision Irrigation Solutions from the Heart of Switzerland With academic origins at an alpine university and now headquartered in the wine and ski region
Aqua4D is hiring! Join our Technical Agronomist team. Apply now.
Aqua4D is hiring! Join our Technical Agronomist team. Apply now. Be part of a fast-growing, innovative and sustainable Swiss company. Now recruiting a Technical
Salinity Solution Saves Brazilian Mango Crops
Salinity Solution Saves Brazilian Mango Crops The São Francisco Valley is one of Brazil’s “fruit baskets”, producing most of the country’s grape and mango
Aqua4D chosen as one of the prestigious “1000 Solutions” for a sustainable future
Aqua4D chosen as one of the prestigious “1000 Solutions” for a sustainable future After a long appraisal process, Aqua4D has been officially named one
Sustainable, Chemical-free Nematode Control in Senegal
Sustainable, Chemical-free Nematode Control in Senegal After persistent loss of yield due to nematodes, and a desire to move towards a more sustainable agriculture,
Industry Stakeholders Discuss Water Efficiency at Swiss Embassy in Chile
Industry Stakeholders Discuss Water Efficiency at Swiss Embassy in Chile Water scarcity is now an increasing environmental concern around the world. Nowhere is this
Felipe Villarino Discusses Greater Water Efficiency on Chile’s Radio Zero
Felipe Villarino from Aqua4D Chile recently took part in a stimulating discussion with Radio Zero’s WorkCafe program. The full interview is available to listen to here (in Spanish), and also in text format below.
Aqua4D Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary in Style
Aqua4D Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary in Style To mark 15 years since the company’s establishment, Aqua4D hosted a celebration at its new headquarters in
Stunning Water Savings in South of Spain – Results
Stunning Water Savings in South of Spain – Results A big part of Aqua4D’s work is its team of experts who constantly visit client
Chilean Avocado Producers are Innovating for Water Efficiency
Chilean Avocado Producers are Innovating for Water Efficiency Now over ten times more popular than in the 1980s, in some ways the avocado has been a
Alberto Femenia on water savings and nematode control in Argentina
Alberto Femenia on water savings and nematode control in Argentina Alberto Femenia sits before us wearing an immaculate suit and a wise smile. He’s
João Suss on higher yields and sustainable agriculture in Brazil
João Suss on higher yields and sustainable agriculture in Brazil On a recent visit to our new Headquarters in Sierre, Joao Suss shared his
Water use in California: the inside story
Water use in California: the inside story Walter K. Thut, the Swiss co-founder of Aqua4D, is now based in California. On a recent visit to Gemperle
Almonds: higher yields, less water?
Almonds: higher yields, less water? As part of the new Aqua4D website, all Field References are now viewable online. Here we introduce one of the
Academic link-up in Chile for technology transfer & water savings research
Academic link-up in Chile for technology transfer & water savings research Aqua4D Chile is delighted to have signed a national-level agreement with the INACAP
10 ways Aqua4D is a winner for your business and the planet
10 ways Aqua4D is a winner for your business and the planet Hot on the heels of Aqua4D’s appearance in the innovation final at the
Aqua4D into the final at the Climate Show innovation competition
Aqua4D into the final at the Climate Show innovation competition The Climate Show 2019 is being held in Lausanne, Switzerland this week, with a special
How Aqua4D Boosts Water Use Efficiency with Precision Irrigation
How Aqua4D Boosts Water Use Efficiency with Precision Irrigation “Projected climate change impacts are expected to reduce water supplies and increase water demand. The
Aqua4D joins the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions
Aqua4D joins the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions Aqua4D is delighted to have been welcomed as a member of the World Alliance for Efficient
Aqua4D Gains EU Horizon 2020 Funding for Game-changing new Innovation
Aqua4D Gains EU Horizon 2020 Funding for Game-changing new Innovation After a proven record of success with various crops over the last decade, Aqua4D
10 reasons why 2018 was a landmark year for Aqua4D
10 reasons why 2018 was a landmark year for Aqua4D As we the curtain falls on another year, we look back at some of
Impressive results for French grower in just 8 weeks
Impressive results for French grower in just 8 weeks Patrick Limousin is based in the Rhône-Alpes region of France, and his company produces around
Floralis (Netherlands) gains tangible results with the Aqua4D system
Floralis (Netherlands) gains tangible results with the Aqua4D system Originally published in Dutch in Blomen Planten Nieuws, 12 December 2018 The flower grower Lisianthuskwekerij
Aqua4D People: Walter K. Thut
Aqua4D People: Walter K. Thut After his recent move to California to work as USA Manager, we caught up with Aqua4D co-founder Walter K.
Interview: Pedro Vega (Latamseeds) at AgroAlimentaria 2018, Mexico
Interview: Pedro Vega (Latamseeds) at AgroAlimentaria 2018, Mexico At AgroAlimentaria 2018 in Guanajuato, Mexico, Patrick Rosat took a moment to speak with Pedro Vega,
Avocados: Innovative Irrigation Solution Increases Yields and Export Quality
Avocados: Innovative Irrigation Solution Increases Yields and Export Quality No other fruit has seen such exponential growth in popularity as the once-humble avocado. A
Aqua4D Technology Gains CB Certification
Aqua4D Technology Gains CB Certification After a two-year process of application and thorough testing, Aqua4D’s proprietary technology has been granted CB certification by the
Aqua4D People: Markus Schwery – Animals & Buildings
Aqua4D People: Markus Schwery - Animals & Buildings At the HQ in Switzerland, we caught up with Markus Schwery, recently appointed as Head of
Sustainable irrigation for the wine industry
Sustainable irrigation for the wine industry A changing climate is having unpredictable consequences on grape crops all around the world. 2017 was anything but
Aqua4D on the road: A Spanish Diary
Aqua4D on the road: A Spanish Diary A huge part of what Aqua4D does is not just delivering its plug-and-play solution, but also providing
Chile: Huge potential for Aqua4D to improve water efficiency in the mining industry
Chile: Huge potential for Aqua4D to improve water efficiency in the mining industry In mid-October 2018, Patrick Rosat (Global Business Director, Aqua4D) visited Chile
Landmark biofilm study in the Netherlands, results due 2019
Landmark biofilm study in the Netherlands, results due 2019 Along with partner firms WaterQ, Cindro, and Biotamax, Aqua4D is participating in a landmark two-year study between KWR
Aqua4D: Our role in combating climate change
Aqua4D: Our role in combating climate change With record temperatures, super storms, raging infernos, and massive flooding, 2018 has been a bad year for
Aqua4D at the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Lima
Aqua4D at the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Lima Latin America is an important region for Aqua4D, with several significant projects in countries such
An innovative leaching solution to the worldwide salinity crisis
An innovative leaching solution to the worldwide salinity crisis The issue of salt accumulating in soil is as old as agriculture itself. ‘Salinity crises’
The Benefits of Electromagnetized Water for Irrigated Coffee Cultivation
The Benefits of Electromagnetized Water for Irrigated Coffee Cultivation This article originally appeared in Portuguese in “Campo & Negocios”, September 2018 Coffee of excellent
Overcoming sodium and boron problems in Turkish orchards
Overcoming sodium and boron problems in Turkish orchards Almula Tarim have been growing apples successfully in Turkey since 1999. The company’s 740-acre orchard is located
Aqua4D Irrigation Focus: Melons in Brazil
Aqua4D Irrigation Focus: Melons in Brazil Melons are a big deal in Brazil, with production totalling 596,430 tons – up from 139,768 as recently
Aqua4D: Sustainable Development Goals
Aqua4D: Sustainable Development Goals Aqua4D is pleased to contribute to a total of 11 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out by the United Nations.
A sustainable, long-lasting nematode solution
A sustainable, long-lasting nematode solution Nematodes. There may be no other creature so omnipresent around us yet so unknown outside of specialist circles. Nathan
Peru: Aqua4D and the blueberry boom
Peru: Aqua4D and the blueberry boom When you think of a Peruvian fruit, it’s probably avocados which spring to mind, and indeed Peru is
Aqua4D are recruiting: Global Engineer Support in Agriculture (based in Sierre, Switzerland)
Aqua4D are recruiting: Global Engineer Support in Agriculture (based in Sierre, Switzerland) Aqua4D Water Solutions is a Swiss Cleantech company, designing, manufacturing and distributing innovative easy
Interview: João Suss (Araunah Tech) at Hortitec 2018
Interview: João Suss (Araunah Tech) at Hortitec 2018 Hortitec is the largest horticulture trade fair in Latin America, held annually in Holambra, São Paulo. Holambra
Another successful GreenTech in Amsterdam, June 2018
Another successful GreenTech in Amsterdam, June 2018 The 3rd edition of GreenTech drew to a close on June 14th, after three successful days of
2nd Open Russia Greenhouse Debate at the Amstel Boathouse, Holland
2nd Open Russia Greenhouse Debate at the Amstel Boathouse, Holland Hot on the heels of the successful “Orchards of Russia” event in Moscow at the start
Aqua4D at “Orchards of Russia”, Moscow, June 5-6
Aqua4D at “Orchards of Russia”, Moscow, June 5-6On the 5th and 6th of June, Aqua4D was honoured to take part in the “Orchards of Russia” event at
June: Upcoming events
June: Upcoming eventsJune is set to be another busy month on the road for Aqua4D, with presence at several events across the continents, looking to
Aqua4D People: Hugo Gaignebet
Aqua4D People: Hugo Gaignebet We caught up with Hugo Gaignebet, Technical Support at the Aqua4D HQ in Sierre, Switzerland. So, Hugo, tell us a
Towards a chemical-free elimination of biofilm
Towards a chemical-free elimination of biofilm Biofilm is defined as an “aggregate of bacteria that adheres to a surface”[1]. This so-called “bacterial adhesion”[2] is like a
Game changer: new pre-assembled Aqua4D skid released
Game changer: new pre-assembled Aqua4D skid released Aqua4D is excited to announce the release of its first ready-made 24 x TU 360 skid system.
Private: Inroads into Southeast Asia: Vietnam and Thailand
Private: Inroads into Southeast Asia: Vietnam and Thailand The first stop was Dalat, east of the capital, Ho Chi Minh. A temperate city in
Startling early validation results in Thailand
Startling early validation results in Thailand Aqua4D has been conducting the first validation in Thailand, and it has already yielded some astonishing results. The process
Aqua4D makes a splash on the coast in Ecuador
Aqua4D makes a splash on the coast in Ecuador From March 23-25, Aqua4D and our distributor Tonello Soluciones Integralestook part in AGROEXPO 2018 in Guayaquil, Ecuador,
Farmers across the world reap the benefits
Farmers across the world reap the benefits Month by month, year by year, Aqua4D Water Solutions has achieved consistently impressive results across the globe, enabling farmers
Aqua4D Water Solutions continues expansion in California and Washington
Aqua4D Water Solutions continues expansion in California and Washington Aqua4D Water Solutions continues to expand its footprint in the U.S. agriculture industry, particularly in California
Why California’s growers should invest in water efficiency now
Why California's growers should invest in water efficiency now The 2016-17 rain and snow season will long be remembered by California farmers. Not only
Boron, sodium levels sharply decline in Turkey apple orchard
Boron, sodium levels sharply decline in Turkey apple orchard Almula Tarim has been growing apples successfully in Turkey since 1999. The company’s 740-acre orchard is
Using less fertilizer reduces costs for California farmers
Using less fertilizer reduces costs for California farmers Fertilizer use varies from field to field and orchard to orchard, but it annually ranks as
Swiss technology allows irrigation with saline water
In North Africa and the Middle East, food producers face two common and related antagonists: soil salinity and poor-quality water with high salt content. Growers are now increasingly turning to new agricultural technologies to overcome this.
Drone Monitoring Provides Irrigation Insights to Almond Producers
We’re still in the early years of the 4.0 revolution, but precision measurements and big data are already transforming many industries – none more so than agriculture.
Water-Smart Agriculture: the Efficiency Drive the World Needs
This is a version of an article which appeared in November 2019's Irrigazette, a leading international irrigation magazine.
From John Deere to Aqua4D: Meet the Agtech Expert Bringing Water Savings and Efficiency to the Central Valley
After many years at John Deere's Green Tech division, Gregory Ireland has joined the growing Aqua4D California team. Here we found out how his wealth of agtech experience will help bring this efficient water-smart technology to more and more growers in the Central Valley and beyond.
Highlights from Horticultural Innovation Roadshow in the Netherlands
Aqua4D was delighted to take part in a recent horticultural roadshow in the Netherlands, a series of seminars on the latest innovations in horticulture and precision irrigation technology.
Water Innovation Presented to Chilean Delegation for Sustainable Mining
Having yielded superb results in agriculture (water savings, increased production) and buildings (unclogging and limescale removal), Planet Horizons’ Aqua4D technology is drawing interest from industrial sectors to see how this innovation can increase sustainability and efficiencies.