We beleve in…
the natural system
NECTAERRA provides high-end consulting, monitoring and training in hydrology, farming, and agroforestry for a more sustainable and equal world.
What we do
Nectaerra supports clients and landowners to maximise the performance of water and land assets in areas with water and salinity problems. With technical innovations or sustainable, regenerative solutions that are financially and ecologically superior.
HYDRO
Sustainable water resource management from a system and earth science philosophy for cost-effective solutions that benefit people, planet and long-term resilience.
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Groundwater and urban water fieldwork, analysis, modelling, and advice
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Urban water management.
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Drought, salinization, and farm water studies.
AGRO
Transforming agriculture and land use towards financial and ecological sustainability with tools and techniques benefitting soil health, biodiversity, resilience and carbon sequestration.
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Design, implemention & monitoring of regenerative agriculture, agroforestry and soil restoration.
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Drought and salinity mitigation.
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Customized cover-companion crop seeds.
Why do we do that?
Our future requires a different way of looking at business cases and solutions. Approaches that preserve natural assets, constructions and profitability, and prevent side effects like drought, salinity, and land degradation. Local sustainable solutions for impact, biodiversity, climate and income resilience, and a healthy and safe living environment.
projects
We work on projects that deliver sustainable solutions to a wide range of challenges. This work promotes sustainability, innovation, and collaboration in order to have a positive and lasting impact. Read about our projects.
First agroforestry farm- Egypt
Nectaerra designed the first agroforestry farm in Egypt at Sekem Farm and provides ongoing farming support. The agroforestry field consists of a wide variety of trees, bushes and annual crops, including cover crops. The system is expected to become self-supporting to a large degree by better soil fertility and stronger plants, reducing the needs for artificial inputs for fertilization and chemical protection. Nectaerra is the agroforestry partner in the PRIMA project with various universities in the EU that will continuously monitor and evaluate the developments.
Saline groundwater mapping and risk prediction- Netherlands
Successful predicting saline groundwater intrusion into the surface water and soils in a residential area due to sewer works. Field work with cone-penetration tests including resistivity (outsourced), monitoring wells, infiltration and water quality tests, and soil classification. A 3D groundwater (SEAWAT) model was built including the civil infrastructure, with prediction of salinization and soil stability, and pumping requirements for artificial drainage.
Future Farm model- Netherlands
The study assessed the ways in which conventional farms in The Netherlands could best be transformed to sustainable, commercial farms, highlighting the technical and commercial challenges, solutions, and priorities for various crops and soil types.
projects worldmap
Nectaerra Head office, Hilversum, The NL
First agroforestry farm- Egypt
Impact of climate change on water use of sorghum in Mali
Climate change effect on water use of sorghum and wheat- Sudan
DESALT (Dutch Egyptian Saline Agriculture and Learning Technologies), Egypt
Feasibility study on the production of fresh and brackish groundwater- Thailand
Unconventional and Offshore groundwater exploration- Kuwait
paleogroundwater exploration, Qatar
Agricultural water management and agroforestry, Kenya
Climate and water smart farming training and demonstration, Iraq
Sewer and drainage design with groundwater storage, The NL
Saline groundwater mapping and risk prediction, The NL
Business scoping for saline farming and water management study, Iraq
The Lighthouse project, Egypt
Cultivation and water assessment in Asparagus farm, The NL
Understanding and feasibility of sustainable farming decision support tool, The NL
Unconventional groundwater exploration, South Africa
Hydrological monitoring and capacity building for forest and hillslope regreening ,India
Salinity and drought management in arid environments- Shiraka, Iraq
TMT+ Iraq: Climate smart and saline optimized farming and water management in Iraq
Demonstration on saline agriculture and water management, Jordan
TMT- Regenerative agriculture training- Nuffic, Egypt
Urban Hydrology and flood control
OUR EXPERTISE
We are a diverse team of technical hydrology and regenerative agriculture experts with a global perspective and cultural and regional insights. The team can bring a wide range of knowledge and skills ranging from interdisciplinary collaboration, adaptability and innovation.
Our partners
We collaborate with our public and private sector partners around the world to ensure the quality of our work. This collaborative approach helps harness diverse expertise and resources to achieve common goals.
RVO – Netherlands Enterprise Agency
Municipality of Den Helder
Municipality of Bodegraven Reeuwijk
SOWATR
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR)
Advance Consulting
NARC Jordan
The Hague Academy of local governance
MA4SURE
Netherlands Food Partnership
Katwijk Municipality
Kuwait Oil Company
Kiwa Farm
Sekem Group
We Forest India
Nuffic
Wageningen University & Research
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Hazel Farm
Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderwartier
Heliopolis University
IV Group
Water Net
Netherlands Water Partnership
ICARDA
Waterboard Schieland and the Krimpenerwaard
Seed NL
Basrah University
YEP
FarmTree Tool
Research and Innovation Centre at Inholland University of Applied Sciences
Delphy
City of Haarlem
Municipality of Voorschoten
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy
Province of North Brabant
The Salt Doctors
The Salt Doctors
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If you would like to submit your resume for future vacancies we would be happy to receive it.