Wageningen University and Research (WUR)

Zoetwaterboeren Project

Tijink IT collaborated with Wageningen University and Research (WUR) on the Zoetwaterboeren (Freshwater Farmers) project, developing a comprehensive water management dashboard that provides real-time insights into water availability and water flow for agricultural operations.

The project addresses critical water management challenges in agriculture, enabling farmers and researchers to monitor water resources, track water flow patterns, and make informed decisions about irrigation and water allocation. The dashboard integrates multiple data sources to provide a unified view of water resources across different systems and locations.

Dashboard Capabilities

The Zoetwaterboeren dashboard provides comprehensive visualization and analysis of water resources, including:

• Real-time monitoring of water availability and flow rates
• Historical data tracking and trend analysis
• Geospatial visualization of water resources and infrastructure
• Integrated data from multiple monitoring systems
• Customizable alerts and notifications for water level changes
• Export capabilities for research and reporting purposes

System Integrations

Tijink IT developed comprehensive integration capabilities to connect the dashboard with multiple water monitoring and irrigation systems:

• AguroTech: Integration with AguroTech's agricultural data platform for comprehensive farm management data
• IrriWatch: Connection to IrriWatch's satellite-based irrigation monitoring and advisory services
• FarmMaps Irrigatie advies: Integration with FarmMaps irrigation advice system for precision irrigation recommendations
• Groundwater monitoring wells: Real-time data collection from multiple groundwater monitoring wells (peilbuizen) across different locations

Technical Implementation

Tijink IT built the Zoetwaterboeren dashboard using the FarmDataViewer.com platform for fast development. The platform provided base functionalities including farm cropping schemes and field drawing capabilities, data integration, and visualization.

Building on this foundation, the system handles real-time data processing, reliable API integrations, and intuitive visualization. The platform features secure data handling, ensuring that sensitive water resource data is protected while enabling appropriate access for researchers and authorized users. The architecture supports scalability, allowing the system to handle increasing amounts of data as additional monitoring points and integrations are added.

Impact & Results

The Zoetwaterboeren dashboard has become an essential tool for water resource management in agricultural research and practice. The integrated view of water availability and flow enables better understanding of water dynamics, supporting research into sustainable water use and helping farmers optimize irrigation strategies.

Through this collaboration with WUR, Tijink IT contributed to advancing agricultural water management practices, demonstrating how integrated data systems can support both research objectives and practical agricultural applications. The project showcases Tijink IT's expertise in building complex data integration solutions for agricultural research and innovation.