Research on water regeneration and the application of artificial intelligence for resilient agriculture in the face of climate change and water scarcity.

Europe finds itself in a scenario of population growth and increasing demand and pressure on water resources. In this context, it is essential to invest in new sources of supply, which is why water reuse has gained significant strategic importance, especially for use in agricultural irrigation.

The implementation of favourable standards, new regulations and the improvement in the quality guarantees of reclaimed water have made it possible to promote and regulate the reuse of treated wastewater. However, it is still necessary to develop competitive technologies that are capable of ensuring not only the quality required for its use, but also its economic viability and environmental sustainability.

The aim of the iRAIN project is the research and development of an innovative advanced water resource management system combining novel treatments for the regeneration and reuse of wastewater and its nutrients, together with its monitoring and controlled and safe agricultural application by means of innovative hybrid monitoring systems together with resource use and management systems based on artificial intelligence through the fusion of data from satellites, drones, agricultural robots and sensor networks.