The Technical University of Cartagena has presented several papers in relation to the project "Management of deficit irrigation to optimize water use in tree crops for semiarid areas of interest.
Effects on fruit quality and postharvest behavior. "
Taking into account the work done on this topic, Murcia BDA has given to the development of this initiative total support and interest to be carried out the research project "Sustainable Management of irrigation water in extra-early nectarine and grape table.
Improving water productivity and crop quality. "
ASAJA Murcia is very interested in developing this project funded by the Ministry of Education for the 2010 roster.
In the Region of Murcia has more than 40,000 hectares of land devoted to growing fruit industry.
The Secretary General of ASAJA Murcia, Alfonso Gálvez Caravaca, has shown that "there are many hectares of crops and, therefore, many workers who are dedicated to them, to benefit them all to be carried out this project initiated by the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena "
The fruit growers of the region have shown a special interest in the implementation of this proposal because, as noted by the owner of BDA Murcia, Alfonso Gálvez Caravaca, "this study represents an improvement in crop quality as well as a water savings while we take care of the environment through. "
Also, Galvez says that "any entity having such initiatives will always have our support."
In conclusion, the Secretary General of ASAJA Murcia, Alfonso Gálvez Caravaca said that "if you improve the productivity of water, fruit farmers in the region, will get an excellent quality of their harvest and the consumer will find a superior product" .
Source: ASAJA Murcia