{"id":30272,"date":"2026-02-13T16:33:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/econutri-project.eu\/10-11-february-second-econutri-hackathon-by-ual-cajamar-experimental-station-and-coexphal-spain\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T16:33:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:33:45","slug":"10-11-february-second-econutri-hackathon-by-ual-cajamar-experimental-station-and-coexphal-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/econutri-project.eu\/hu\/10-11-february-second-econutri-hackathon-by-ual-cajamar-experimental-station-and-coexphal-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"10-11 February \u2013 Second ECONUTRI Hackathon by UAL, Cajamar Experimental Station and Coexphal – Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Second Econutri Hackathon, was successfully held on 10 and 11 February 2026, in Almer\u00eda, Spain, presenting a new online Decision Support System (DSS) designed to support greenhouse vegetable growers in optimising fertigation management.
\nThe event was organised by our partner, the Universidad de Almer\u00eda (UAL) in collaboration with the Fundaci\u00f3n Cajamar at its Experimental Station in Las Palmerillas, with the support of our partner COEXPHAL.<\/p>\n

A New Free Online Fertigation Tool<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Hackathon was organised under the title \u201cOn-line fertigation tool for greenhouse vegetable crops. Presenting the new free tool for you to evaluate.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the event, participants were introduced to a new Decision Support System (DSS) designed to support greenhouse vegetable growers and agricultural technicians in developing precise fertigation plans. The tool helps optimise irrigation and fertiliser use by generating recommendations tailored to the specific conditions of each crop and greenhouse. By supporting data-driven nutrient management, it contributes to improving nutrient-use efficiency, reducing environmental impacts, and helping farmers comply with increasingly strict fertiliser regulations.<\/p>\n

The DSS, freely available through the \u201cTierra\u201d web platform of Fundaci\u00f3n Cajamar, integrates two key components:<\/p>\n

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  • VegSyst-DSS \u2013 the nutrient management component developed by Universidad de Almer\u00eda<\/li>\n
  • PrHo model \u2013 the irrigation management component<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Together, these tools generate tailored fertiliser and irrigation recommendations for greenhouse vegetable crops in south-east Spain, enabling more precise, efficient and sustainable fertigation management.<\/p>\n

    Workshop Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The programme included a series of focused presentations introducing the projects and the technical components of the tools:<\/p>\n

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    • Introduction to the workshop \u2013 Juan Jos\u00e9 Mag\u00e1n (CAJAMAR)<\/li>\n
    • Presentation of the HORT2THEFUTURE project \u2013 Juan Jos\u00e9 Mag\u00e1n (CAJAMAR)<\/li>\n
    • Presentation of the ECONUTRI project \u2013 Mar\u00eda Teres Pe\u00f1a Fleitas (UAL)<\/li>\n
    • Irrigation component based on the PrHo model \u2013 Loli Fern\u00e1ndez (CAJAMAR)<\/li>\n
    • Nutrient component based on VegSyst-DSS \u2013 Marisa Gallardo (UAL)<\/li>\n
    • Demonstration of the complete fertigation tool on the Tierra platform \u2013 Juan Jos\u00e9 Mag\u00e1n (CAJAMAR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Following the presentations, participants engaged in a guided hands-on computer session to programme fertigation for a sample crop, and then worked independently to develop their own fertigation plans, providing feedback and suggestions<\/p>\n

      Strong Professional Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n

      A total of 26 agricultural professionals attended, including technicians from cooperatives, fertiliser companies and extension services<\/p>\n

      The new online DSS generated strong interest, particularly due to its ability to prepare detailed fertiliser plans that respond to increasingly strict regulations while adapting to the specific conditions of each crop and greenhouse.<\/p>\n

      To facilitate continued interaction, a dedicated WhatsApp group remained active for 48 hours after the event, allowing participants to ask questions, share suggestions and provide feedback for further improvement of the tool.<\/p>\n

      Overall, the Hackathon clearly demonstrated how ECONUTRI translates scientific innovation into practical, user-friendly digital solutions that support precision agriculture and sustainable nutrient management in greenhouse systems.<\/p>\n

      The ECONUTRI team warmly thanks all speakers, contributors and participants who helped make this Hackathon a success and looks forward to continuing the journey toward smarter, data-driven and environmentally responsible agriculture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

      Photos<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      Juan Jos\u00e9 Mag\u00e1n. Agenda and HORT2THEFUTURE<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      Mar\u00eda Teresa (Tere) Pe\u00f1a. EcoNutri<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      Mar\u00eda Dolores Fern\u00e1ndez. DSS Irrigation Component<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      Marisa Gallardo. DSS Nutrition Component<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      Juan Jos\u00e9 Mag\u00e1n. Plataforma Tierra Irrigation and Nutrition Tool<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      Second ECONUTRI Hackathon-1<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      Second ECONUTRI Hackathon-2<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      Second ECONUTRI Hackathon-3<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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