Room: Poster Area
Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
Time: 11:30 - 12:45 CEST
Session code 1DV.4
Sustainable integrated agricultural management practices - Prospects of a sustainable production of biomass
Field-Based Validation of a Flexible Water Harvesting System for Sustainable Irrigation
Short Introductive summary
The Flexible Water Tank System (FWTS) is an innovative solution for rainwater harvesting, designed to collect and store water from natural depressions, ditches, and ponds following rainfall events. This water is then used for irrigation during dry seasons, enhancing water availability and sustainability in agricultural systems. The system is modular, scalable, and equipped with automated pumps and sensors to optimize water collection and usage. A pilot installation was implemented at CREA’s experimental farm in Rome to validate GIS- based simulations through field data collection, including rainfall, flow rates, and water extraction volumes.
Presenter
Luca COZZOLINO
Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Engineering and Processing Dpt., ITALY
Presenter's biography
Research Technician (CTER) at CREA-IT (Monterotondo, Italy) and Ph.D. student in "Engineering for Energy and Environment" at the University of Tuscia. Specialized in the mechanization of agro-forestry systems, with a focus on harvesting solutions for non-edible crops and biomass valorization.
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Co-authors:
L. Pari, CREA-IT, Monterotondo, ITALY
S. Bergonzoli, CREA-IT, Monterotondo, ITALY
Session reference: 1DV.4.18