This training session is part of the NISHATI seminar series on Sustainability Strategies and focuses on the critical link between agriculture and water management. The presentation explores efficient irrigation practices, water resource optimization, and strategies for improving productivity while reducing environmental impact in agricultural systems.
The session highlights practical approaches to irrigation management, fertilizer efficiency, and energy savings, with an emphasis on innovation and applied research in irrigated agriculture. Participants gain valuable insights into sustainable water use practices that support food security and climate resilience.
This training is particularly relevant for academics, researchers, agricultural practitioners, and policymakers involved in water management, irrigation planning, and sustainable agricultural development.
Dr. Benito Salvatierra Bellido is a senior technical specialist at IFAPA with extensive experience in irrigation advice and agricultural water management. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Seville and has advanced academic training in agri-food systems, irrigation, drainage, and agricultural business management.
Since 1999, he has worked on irrigation development and innovation in Andalusia, collaborating with public institutions and research organizations. His work focuses on improving irrigation and fertilization efficiency, reducing water and fertilizer consumption, and supporting sustainable agricultural practices through research projects and international cooperation initiatives.
