Action 1 · Precision fertilisation
Variable-rate fertiliser application, to cut chemical inputs.
CSR / CAP · SRA24 / ACA24 measure — precision agriculture
ACA24 (SRA24): Italy's CAP premium for precision agriculture, per hectare.
The SRA24/ACA24 measure pays an annual per-hectare premium, for 5 years, to adopt precision practices. For irrigation (Action 3) the premium ranges €210–374/ha per year, by region and crop. SoilSense is the soil-moisture monitoring that precision irrigation is built on.
Entries open region by region · 2026 is mostly commitment confirmation — register for your region's next window
How the SRA24/ACA24 measure works
You voluntarily commit, for 5 years, to adopt at least one precision-agriculture practice on an area; in return you receive an annual per-hectare premium. The three actions can be combined on the same area:
Action 2 · Precision crop protection
Targeted treatments driven by models and maps, to reduce plant-protection products.
Action 3 · Precision irrigation
Irrigation managed by a decision-support system (DSS): water balance plus soil-moisture sensors. This is where SoilSense fits.
Beneficiaries: individual or associated farmers and public bodies managing farms.
The measure is activated region by region — currently in about 9 regions (including Puglia, Piedmont, Tuscany, Calabria, Campania, Liguria, Basilicata, Lazio, Umbria). Premiums, eligible crops and entry windows are set by each region's terms (disciplinare).
How much ACA24 pays for precision irrigation (by region)
Annual per-hectare premium for precision irrigation, per the regional decrees. Indicative figures — confirm against your region's live call:
| Region | Crop (example) | Action 3 premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basilicata | arable | €374/ha |
| Calabria | arable | €347/ha |
| Campania | maize | €347/ha |
| Liguria | arable | €347/ha |
| Tuscany | arable | €302/ha |
| Piedmont | arable | €300/ha |
| Puglia | field crops | €295/ha |
| Lazio | sunflower, soy, maize, sorghum | €210/ha |
| Umbria | wine producers with a DSS | +€88/ha (no dedicated Action 3) |
Woody crops generally carry lower premiums. Actions can stack on the same area, so a project combining actions can exceed a single figure. Always confirm the amount and eligible crops on your region's call.
Soil-moisture sensors for Action 3: how SoilSense meets the requirement
Available today
Soil-moisture sensors
The SoilSense probe measures soil moisture — the foundation of the DSS required for precision irrigation.
In development
FAO-56 water balance (irrigation dose)
The "X mm" dose computed from the FAO-56 water balance.
In development
Irrigation logging + interoperable export (public administration)
Logging of irrigation events and interoperable export to the public administration.
Important: Action 3 rewards using the DSS and logging events — not automation. Manual irrigation control based on our recommendation is enough. Today SoilSense provides the soil-moisture monitoring; the FAO-56 engine and interoperable export are in development — get ready now and we'll tell you when they ship and when your region opens.
ACA24 calls: get alerted when your region opens
SRA24/ACA24 entries open region by region and on a schedule; 2026 mostly confirms commitments already under way. Leave your details: we'll alert you when a new entry window opens in your region and prepare the monitoring part of your project with you.
How to apply for ACA24 (with your CAA or consortium)
Your CAA, consortium or wine cooperative handles the application with you; we supply the soil-moisture monitoring for Action 3. We put you in touch.
ACA24 / SRA24: frequently asked questions
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Indicative information provided as a decision aid — it does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice. Premiums, eligible crops, requirements and entry windows vary by region (disciplinare) and must be confirmed with your CAA or Region before applying.
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