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Pilot #4

Urban Agriculture and sustainable water recycling at farm level

Pilot #4 is based at Cambium, a community and eco-village in Fehring, Austria, covering 4 hectares orchards and grassland, 1.500 m² market gardening. At Cambium, sustainable and innovative agricultural practices are promoted through circular economic approaches and on-farm water recycling, with a specific focus on peri-urban areas. 

The pilot strongly involves the local community—especially local networks, farmers, and youth—in co-developing solutions and practices. A group of organic farmers from the eco-village cultivate a diverse range of products including crops, fruits, vegetables, cereals, and legumes, forming a dynamic and integrated food production ecosystem. 

Special focus is placed on the reuse of water and nutrients from non-conventional sources, aligning the project with the site’s unique potential, the strength of local networks, and the real needs of the surrounding community.

Objectives

Advancing Water and Nutrient Recycling

Develop existing systems of water and nutrient recycling further

Circular Economy in Practice

Become a role model for circular economy approaches

Empowering Communities Through Sustainability

Motivate local networks, farmers and youth in participating in sustainable agricultural practices

Technology in Action

Rainwater Reuse and Green Wall Treatment

Harvesting, storing, and reusing rainwater alongside liquid-solid wastewater separation and green wall treatment systems for sustainable fertigation.

Innovative Organic Waste Management

Composting of sewage sludge and nutrient metabolisation from biomass to enhance soil health and close nutrient loops.

Agro-Ecological Soil Enhancement

Application of agro-ecology principles, SAPs (Super Absorbent Polymers), and other water-retaining materials to improve soil structure and water efficiency.

Why GEORGIA Stands Out

GEORGIA is redefining urban agriculture at the farm level by creating fully integrated water and nutrient cycles. Here’s how GEORGIA supports sustainable food production in urban settings:

Model for Water & Nutrient Circularity

Promote the ability to create closed-loop systems using every available water and nutrient source.

Innovative Dew Collection and Agro-Ecology Techniques

Pioneering water management solutions are introduced, serving as a replicable model for future urban agricultural sites.

Educational and Replicable Urban Hub

GEORGIA’s Pilot serves as an educational platform, inspiring similar urban agriculture initiatives and connecting new urban residents with sustainable food production.

Green dEal cOmpliant iRriGation Increasing Europe’s Agriculture resilience to drought

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