Cofunded by the European Union

More local or institution-based Research Facility Acronym : 
TAGEM-SuET
Institution/Coordinating Institution : 
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies (TAGEM)
Other partners : 
University - Public sectors
Country : 
Turkey
Current Status : 
Active
Location : 
Online
More local or institution-based Research Facility type : 
e-Infrastructures (Data and computing systems, communication networks etc)
Level of Access : 
National
Cost of Access : 
Free
Water4All Keywords : 
Water Infrastructures - Climate changes - Sustainable water demands - Resource management - Water use - Resilience and sustainability
Domains and thematic area : 
Sustainable Water Management
Services provided : 
Numerical modeling - Access data and metadata - Training services - Knowledge transfer - Data management
Equipment : 
Cloud/Data Storage - Numerical modelling - Physical modelling
Type of variables provided : 
Meteorological and climatic variables - Other
Frequency of Measurements : 
Continuous Monitoring (Real-time, 10-min. period, hourly, every few hours, daily etc.)
Type of funding : 
National
Source : 
Phase 2 questionnaire;website
Subcategory : 
Providing pre – processed data and /or supporting policies

The Guideline on "Crop Evapotranspiration of Irrigated Crops in Türkiye " produced by the General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies (TAGEM) of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MoAF) in 2017. The TAGEM-SuET (Irrigation Management and Crop Evapotranspiration System) which is an irrigation management system as a decision support tool has been developed based on the guideline information between 2020-2021. TAGEM-SuET that covers the entire territory of Türkiye is active since 2021. The system provides practical and effective solutions on irrigation management for academicians, researchers, project and field engineers and farmers. As a continuously evolving and updatable calculation and decision support tool, TAGEM-SuET contributes significantly to agricultural water and drought management in Türkiye by supporting the improvement of irrigation efficiency year by year. With the system, effective irrigation management is ensured as water is applied at the right time, in the right amount, in the amount needed and according to different irrigation methods. In addition, in order to make this system, which addresses all water users, easier and more usable for farmers, it has been included in the Ministry's mobile application service system as a mobile application. (TARIM CEBİMDE - https://tarimcebimde.tarimorman.gov.tr/).

The accurate irrigation scheduling not only increases yields, but also increases farmer profitability and contributes to agricultural production by reducing large input costs such as water fees and labor costs. The system also contributes to raising awareness on the sustainable use of water for decision makers and other users. In addition, the creation, development and use of the system contributes to strengthening the cooperation between different stakeholders on the subject.

Part A: Research Infrastructures / Observatories

The Water4All Partnership - Water Security for the Planet - is a funding programme for scientific research in freshwater. It aims to tackle water challenges to face climate change, help to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and boost the EU’s competitiveness and growth.

It is co-funded by the European Union within the frame of the Horizon Europe programme (a key funding programme for research and innovation). The Partnership duration is for seven years from 2022.

The Water4All objective is to enable water security at a large scale and in the long term. Its goal is also to tackle water issues in a holistic frame. 

All forms of life on earth need water. All human activities operate with this resource. Water is part of our everyday life. It is also integrated within urban and countryside landscapes. It is one of the most valuable elements we share with plants and animals.

These simple facts must be kept in mind to understand the Water4All ambition.

This resource is weakened in many places due to climate changes, and human habits. We know that we can improve the way we use water. Everyone has a role to play and especially the scientific research community.

Scientific research is the heart of the Partnership as It is a powerful tool to improve knowledge on preserving, restoring, and managing this essential resource. 

International cooperation is also needed as water has no borders on Earth and runs from one country to another.

Water4All brings together a broad and cohesive group of 90 partners from 33 countries in the European Union and beyond. This consortium gathers partners from the whole water Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) chain.