What is LIFE-ACCLIMATE?
LIFE-ACCLIMATE is an initiative that brings together key stakeholders in agriculture, technology, and research to address the pressing need for sustainable and climate-resilient greenhouse practices. By integrating advanced ground and aerial robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and decision support systems (DSS), the project seeks to transform traditional approaches to greenhouse management, making them more efficient, sustainable, and adaptable to varying climatic conditions. The project is being implemented across three pilot greenhouses located in distinct climatic regions of Europe: El Ejido (Almeria, Spain), La Cañada (Almeria, Spain), and Munguia (Basque Country, Spain)
What Are the Objectives and Scope of LIFE-ACCLIMATE?
The LIFE-ACCLIMATE project is focused on advancing the sustainability and productivity of greenhouse agriculture by improving three key management processes: climate control, fertirrigation control, and pest and disease management. Through the innovative integration of data and images collected by autonomous ground and aerial robots, combined with AI-based prediction models, the project will enable greenhouse operators to adopt new production practices. These practices will help producers adapt to the current and future challenges posed by climate change while ensuring the long-term sustainability of greenhouse operations.
The project will demonstrate how predictive models for estimating productivity, resource usage (water, energy, and fertilizers), and the presence and impact of pests and diseases can assist in optimizing greenhouse operations. LIFE-ACCLIMATE’s activities will include demonstration campaigns in three pilot greenhouses (El Ejido, La Cañada, and Munguia) using tomato as the primary crop, along with replication activities featuring alternative crops such as lettuce, peppers, and cucumbers.