The role of water resources management in crop production and water protection (VesiHave)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The aim of the project is to improve the efficiency and control of field and main drainage systems (i.e. subsurface drainage and main drainage channels) in order to improve the productivity of cultivation as well as to reduce adverse environmental effects. In addition, the effects of other land improvement measures will be investigated.

SCHEDULE

2018–2020

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

EUR 487,400 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 185,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Helena Äijö/Field Drainage Research Association

https://www.salaojitustutkimus.fi/research/?lang=en