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Test site I – Rice farms in Andalusia, Spain

• Andalusia contributes about 1/3 of all Spanish rice production.
• Average annual rice cultivation area in Andalusia: Approximately 39,000 ha
• Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters
• Rice cultivation area influenced by irrigation water availability.
• Pilot site faces multiple challenges: salinity, high temperatures, soil conditions with nutrient deficits, heavy metal intrusions and pest attacks.

Photo: Flying UAV for collecting hyperspectral images of rice fields in the Andalusia farms.

Test site II – Marchfeld region, Austria

• The Marchfeld region is one of the major production areas of Austria.
• Climate is mostly semi-arid: Precipitation shortages during May-September
• Agricultural land use: Approximately 75% and Irrigated land: 30%
• Soil characteristics: Highly heterogeneous
• Water storage capacity: Low to moderate
• Main challenge: Water stress

Photo: Collecting field measurements of Wheat Crops in the Marchfeld Region.

Test site III – Bonifiche Farm, Italy

• Bonifiche Ferraresi farm situated in Jolanda di Savoia is one of the largest agricultural holdings in Italy.
• Climate mostly warm and moderate
• Winter wheat susceptible to severe lodging
• The cultivation area of wheat in 2023:  664.24 ha
• Main challenge: Lodging stress

Photo: Captured Wheat lodging in the Bonifiche farm.