Apples at Cyprus
The Cypriote village Kyperounta is located at the highest mountain in Cyprus and generates about one third of the national production of apples. The village produces the two indigenous apple varieties of Cyprus: “Kathista” and “Lortika”.
Climate change impacts apple cultivation and irrigation
Water availability and its quality are the most important factors for fruit cultivation in semi-arid regions. Climate change is affecting Cyprus climatic conditions and their impact on precipitation and temperature are obvious. Frequent irrigation is required and water storage is key in irrigation. This water tank is connected to the irrigation system, in order to match the exact quantity of water with the growing phase of the apple.
Water tank with increased sheet thickness
This tank has a diameter of ca. 7 meter and a height of 3,04 meter. This water tank contains an increased metal sheet thickness of 1 mm. This customer always opts for a 1 mm steel thickness, because of the superior quality!
