Data-based control of irrigation and nutrient supply in the commercial production of horticultural crops

About us

We use modern sensor technology to determine the water and nutrient requirements of various crops in real time. The resulting data enables a precise analysis of the supply status of the plants. In addition, we are developing an irrigation control system based on the data collected in real time. This system ensures that plants receive exactly the amount of water and nutrients they need. Another important aspect of our project is the graphical processing of the sensor data.

This data visualization provides production managers with valuable insights into the condition of their crops and enables them to make informed and quick decisions. To ensure that our developments meet the actual needs of the field, we seek continuous exchange with horticultural advisors and practitioners. This dialog helps us to develop needs-based products that are actually used in practice and are useful to producers. A particular focus is on cross-border cooperation between Dutch and German experts, as perennial plant cultivation is of great importance on both sides of the border.

Our team

We are a dedicated group that wants to help practitioners to make horticulture in Central Europe more sustainable. Our professional backgrounds are diverse, we are agricultural consultants, agronomists, physicists, and software engineers.

Get to know the Irristaud team, see who we are and what we do.

Project blog

Developing good solutions is not enough — we also want to bring our findings to the people. In our blog, we provide regular updates on the progress of our project.

Funding

"The Irristaud 2.0 project is being implemented in the framework of the Interreg VI A program Deutschland-Nederland and is co-financed with 1.392 mln euro co-financed by the European Union, the Ministry of Economic Affairs,the MWIKE NRW as well as the Province of Limburg."