Organic desert farming that saves water and lifts yield
Crop Urbanis optimised irrigation, labour deployment and post-harvest planning so a Qatari organic farm could thrive despite scarce water and heat stress.
Operating in the Qatari desert, an organic farm needed to preserve certification while improving profitability. Crop Urbanis audited irrigation infrastructure, cropping plans and logistics to unlock efficiencies.
Challenges & approach
High evapotranspiration rates drove excessive irrigation.
Labour-intensive workflows strained budgets during peak heat.
Cold-chain gaps jeopardised quality for retailers.
Our contribution
Implemented soil moisture telemetry with irrigation scheduling tied to crop stage and weather forecasts.
Redesigned labour rosters with heat-adaptive shifts and mechanised harvest assists.
Coordinated cold-chain investments including pre-cool tunnels and insulated transport crates.
Outcomes & proof
Metric
Result
Context
Irrigation schedule
Delivered
Emitters and timing
Soil test panel
Specified
Lab methods + targets
Field SOP updates
Issued
Pragmatic changes
Project gallery
Organic desert farm optimization field viewIrrigation emittersProtected and open growing area
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