MITIGA – Data and technology for a more sustainable supply chain
In particular, MITIGA focuses on the sustainable management of nitrogen in crops and the monitoring of groundwater quality — two crucial areas for environmental protection and the future of agricultural production.
An advanced environmental infrastructure, rooted in the territory
Between 2020 and 2024, the project developed a monitoring system based on a control network composed of weather stations and farm hubs distributed across a representative sample of agricultural enterprises in the Arborea area.
Thanks to this infrastructure, it has been possible to:
- accurately map the fertilization plans for maize cultivation,
- detect and classify nitrogen inputs, distinguishing between livestock effluents and chemical fertilizers (urea-based products, slow-release formulations),
- quantify the proportion of chemical nitrogen in relation to the total, thereby optimizing agronomic practices and helping reduce the risk of nitrate pollution.
Focus on water: advanced analyses to protect groundwater
In parallel, MITIGA has launched a monitoring campaign on the quality of groundwater used for livestock watering, with particular attention to nitrate concentrations.
Continuous monitoring of livestock drinking water makes it possible to:
- understand and prevent point-source pollution phenomena,
- support targeted decision-making based on up-to-date scientific data,
Looking to the future: a Digital Twin for integrated sustainability
In the course of 2025, the project will enter a new phase with the implementation of an advanced territorial information system based on Digital Twin (ArcGIS) technology.
The spatialization of data will make it possible to:
- visualize territorial and farm data in real time,
- simulate environmental management scenarios,
- improve the ability to respond to critical situations and plan more effective corrective actions.
MITIGA is a concrete example of environmental innovation applied to agriculture, demonstrating how technology, scientific rigor, and cooperation can work together to make the dairy supply chain increasingly sustainable, resilient, and aware.
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FAQs
What does “integrated territorial information model” mean?
It’s a digital system that collects, organizes, and analyzes all environmental data relevant to agricultural management: from climate to soil, from water to fertilizer use. With MITIGA, this model becomes a living tool connected to the local area, capable of providing useful, up-to-date, and shareable information.
How is environmental data collected?
Through a monitoring network, weather stations, and corporate hubs installed on a representative sample of farms in the Arborea area, these instruments collect data on temperature, rainfall, soil moisture, fertilizer use, and water quality.
What is the benefit for agricultural companies in the supply chain?
Thanks to MITIGA, every company can rely on precise and personalized data to better manage resources, reduce environmental impact, and make more informed decisions. Specifically, it is possible to optimize nitrogen use, save fertilizer, and improve soil and water quality.
What is MITIGA’s Digital Twin?
It’s a “digital twin” of the territory, an interactive platform that simulates the evolution of environmental and agricultural parameters. It allows users to view data in real time, predict future scenarios, and take targeted action in the event of critical situations, such as drought or pollution risks.
Why is MITIGA a strategic project for Arborea?
Because it puts technology at the service of the environment and sustainability. It’s a concrete example of how a farming cooperative can innovate without losing touch with the land, transforming every farm into a hub of care and knowledge of the land.
Sustainability
Sustainability is not just an opportunity, but a duty and a mission.
Combining economic objectives with environmental and social ones is a choice that represents the Company’s concrete commitment to achieving the common well-being of the community.