ARKO Operational Group: Open digital solution for the sustainable, resilient and efficient management of woody crop plots

R1. Open and Interoperable Digital Architecture This outcome offers an interoperable digital architecture that integrates real-time data from multiple sensors and agricultural systems into a single, accessible platform. Farmers can easily monitor crops, soil, and environmental conditions without relying on specific brands or technologies. The main added value is the reduction of digitalization barriers, facilitating multi-system integration and enabling the connection of existing tools without costly replacements. This improves decision-making based on reliable and up-to-date information, increasing productivity and reducing input costs (water, fertilizers, energy). By adopting this system, users can scale their digital solutions, simplify daily operations, and take advantage of new opportunities for more efficient, profitable, and data-driven agriculture.

R2. Evolutionary Configuration Assistant This result offers an evolutionary configuration assistant that allows for easy customization and adaptation of the Arko conversational assistant, without requiring advanced technical knowledge. It is based on an intelligent module that guides the user through the adaptive and personalized configuration of the tool, adjusting it to their needs and usage context. The main added value is the elimination of technological barriers, facilitating adoption by farmers and other end users. This improves accessibility, reduces configuration time, and allows for better use of the system's functionalities, facilitating its integration into daily operations.

R3. Expert Conversational Assistant This result offers an expert conversational assistant designed for the efficient querying and analysis of data, knowledge bases, and associated services. Using natural language, it allows users to easily access relevant information and obtain personalized recommendations connected to their own real-world data. The main added value is that it simplifies the user experience, eliminating the need for complex dashboards and facilitating a more direct, faster, and more intuitive interaction with the tool. This helps improve decision-making, saves time interpreting information, and makes better use of available digital resources. As a result, farmers and other end users can incorporate advanced solutions into their daily work in a more practical, useful, and accessible way.

R4. Irrigation Recommendation Generation Service. This result offers an irrigation recommendation generation service based on climate data and sustainability criteria, aimed at optimizing water use and promoting more sustainable agricultural practices. The system incorporates water footprint monitoring and encourages the generation of Positive Water Credits, allowing for the quantification of the environmental impact of agricultural practices and facilitating water compensation actions with local stakeholders. The main added value is that it improves the accuracy of the recommendations and avoids common errors in irrigation management, overcoming the limitations of current models. This helps reduce unnecessary consumption, improve irrigation efficiency, lower costs, and move towards more responsible and profitable water management on the farm.

RD1. Communication and Dissemination Plan This outcome offers a Communication and Dissemination Plan to raise awareness of the GO Arko project and promote more sustainable, efficient, and resilient management of woody crops such as almond, olive, and pistachio. The plan uses a combination of digital and physical channels (website, social media, newsletters, events) to disseminate practical results and tools among farmers, advisors, and other stakeholders. It includes communication strategies tailored to each target audience, a clear definition of partner roles, and common guidelines for materials and messaging. The main added value is improving access to knowledge and digital solutions, reducing fragmentation, and facilitating their adoption by end users.

RD2. Intellectual and Technological Transfer to the Agricultural and Agri-food Sector. This result promotes the transfer of knowledge and technology to the agricultural sector through participation in events, the organization of workshops, and collaboration with other Operational Groups. Through webinars, conferences, and practical demonstrations, digital tools and best practices for the efficient management of woody crops such as almond, olive, and pistachio will be shared. These activities will allow farmers and technicians to learn firsthand about innovative solutions in precision agriculture, yield estimation, and resource optimization. The main added value is bringing innovation closer to the end user, facilitating its practical application in the field, improving decision-making, and promoting the adoption of technologies that increase the efficiency, sustainability, and profitability of farms.

RD3. Knowledge and Technology Transfer through Digital Channels. This outcome promotes the transfer of knowledge and technology to the agricultural and agri-food sector through digital channels, fostering a more sustainable and profitable farming system. A project website will be developed with up-to-date information on objectives, activities, and results, ensuring continuous access to the knowledge generated. In addition, social media (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) will be used to disseminate progress, events, and results, increasing their visibility and potential for replication. Electronic newsletters will allow relevant information to be shared directly with stakeholders, while audiovisual material (videos or podcasts) will present results and recommendations in a clear and practical way. The main added value is improving access to information, strengthening the connection with end users, and facilitating the adoption of innovative solutions in daily farming practice.

RD4. Knowledge and Technology Transfer through Publications. This outcome promotes the transfer of knowledge and technology to the agricultural and agri-food sector by disseminating content through media outlets and technical publications. Press releases and statements will be prepared to highlight the project's progress and results at key moments, as well as articles in specialized journals aimed at farmers and technicians. Furthermore, relevant documentation will be made available on the project website, and a final publication summarizing the main results will be produced. The primary added value is facilitating access to reliable and practical information, increasing the visibility of the solutions developed, and encouraging their adoption within the sector, thereby contributing to improved efficiency, sustainability, and profitability of farms.