Fertilization and water quality improvement using natural zeolites and other biosilicas (FERTIZEL)
MITECO
- This project pursues the objective of zero discharge from agriculture and irrigation processes in the Mar Menor basin through an alternative fertilization model using natural zeolites.
- To this end, it will carry out demonstrative fertilization treatments on three different types of crops, covering 20 locations in two municipalities within the Campo de Cartagena territory, for nitrogen reduction.
- Similarly, work will be carried out on treatments with zeolites that allow the replacement of desalination plants and filters with natural catalytic media that at the same time favor the de-autrophication of irrigation ponds.
Line of action:
Terrestrial ecosystemsStatus:
En ejecuciónExecution date:
2024Total budget:
577.700,00 €Amount of aid from the Biodiversity Foundation:
519.930,00 €The project addresses the replacement of fertilization and other agrochemicals as a treatment for agricultural pests with inorganic plant and soil biostimulants based on natural or synthetic zeolites (biosylics) on 90 ha.
Among its specific objectives are:
- 80% substitution of nitrogen and agrochemicals in agriculture.
- Replacement of desalination plants and filters with natural biocatalytic media in irrigation ponds, softening the water.
- De-eutrophication of irrigation ponds by 100% naturally.
- Achieve a technical consensus between farmers and irrigators.
- Achieve a scientific consensus on the results of inorganic biostimulation.
- Ecofertilization activities, that is, fertilization activities without the use of agrochemicals, in a natural way, through biostimulation.
- Treatment activity (de-eutrophication and desalination) without the use of agrochemicals, in a natural way, without energy consumption or investment.
- Involvement of crops and irrigation ponds of farmers and irrigators through training, awareness and capacity building workshops and actions.
- Performing baseline analyses of the objective parameters for improvement and demonstration of the proposed pilot project.
- Creation of a scientific committee to provide support for the generation and use of scientific knowledge, research and follow-up of project actions.
Fertilization and water quality improvement using natural zeolites and other biosilicas (FERTIZEL)
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