DROP-BY-DROP IRRIGATION: greener with less water

In Alentejo, maintaining a green space in summer can be a luxury... or it can be basic engineering done well. At Gandum, drip irrigation is one of the simplest and most effective parts of our water management: it takes water exactly where it is needed, in the right amount, without waste.

What does this change for you?

• More shade, more coolness, more comfort around the rooms, paths, and common areas, even on very hot days.

• Well-maintained landscape without the "smell of watering" (that feeling of sprinklers spraying water everywhere).

• A more stable Gandum in summer: less water stress = fewer failures, less improvisation, more consistency in the experience.

What does this change for the environment (in practice)?

• Less evaporation: instead of spraying, the water enters the soil where it matters.

• Less losses due to runoff and "air" irrigation.

• Healthier soil: Precise watering helps maintain more stable moisture levels and promotes soil life, which improves water retention over time.

How we use it (without complicating things)

• Drip irrigation allows you to adjust by zone (vegetable garden, agroforestry, gardens) and regulate times according to the season.

• The goal is simple: green where it makes a difference, water only when it makes sense.

This is sustainability with real consequences: more comfort for you and less water wasted.