Jonna van Opstal (Ph.D.) has contributed and managed several major international projects. Her major focus is on crop water productivity and using open access spatial data for the irrigation performance assessment.
Both research and capacity building projects are executed in various countries mainly on the African continent and the Middle East. Jonna holds a doctoral degree in irrigation engineering and water management. During her research she focused on evaluating irrigation district performance using field measurements (irrigation evaluations, flux towers), energy balance modelling, and irrigation system simulation modelling. Her ambition is to enhance interactions between science and practitioners in the field of agricultural water management, using innovative spatial analysis tools.
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Related publications
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2022 - Infographic
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, 2022. APSAN-Vale Water Productivity Analysis: Irrigation Season 2021. Infographic.X
APSAN-Vale Water Productivity Analysis: Irrigation Season 2021
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk
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2022 - Infographic
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, 2022. APSAN-Vale Water Productivity Analysis: Irrigation Season 2021 (in Portuguese). Infographic.XAPSAN-Vale Water Productivity Analysis: Irrigation Season 2021 (in Portuguese)
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk
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2022 - FutureWater Report 236
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, V.R. Hollander. 2022. APSAN-Vale Water Productivity Analysis: Irrigation Season 2021. FutureWater Report 236XAPSAN-Vale Water Productivity Analysis: Irrigation Season 2021
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, V.R. Hollander
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2022 - FutureWater Report 236
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, V.R. Hollander. 2022. APSAN-Vale Water Productivity Analysis: Irrigation Season 2021 (in Portuguese). FutureWater Report 236XAPSAN-Vale Water Productivity Analysis: Irrigation Season 2021 (in Portuguese)
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, V.R. Hollander
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2021 - One-pager
Van Opstal, J.D., R. Bachour, C. Lugtenburg, A. Ghanem, H. Zevenbergen. 2021. WaPOR open access data – Data portal and smartphone apps for improved farm management. One-pager.XWaPOR open access data – Data portal and smartphone apps for improved farm management
Van Opstal, J.D., R. Bachour, C. Lugtenburg, A. Ghanem, H. Zevenbergen
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2021 - One-pager
Bachour, R., J.D. van Opstal, C. Lugtenburg, A. Ghanem, H. Zevenbergen. 2021. IrriWatch irrigation advisory – Applications for irrigation and farm management. One-pager. XIrriWatch irrigation advisory – Applications for irrigation and farm management
Bachour, R., J.D. van Opstal, C. Lugtenburg, A. Ghanem, H. Zevenbergen
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2021 - One-pager
Van Opstal, J.D., J. van Til, R. Bachour, C. Lugtenburg, A. Ghanem, H. Zevenbergen. 2021. Grounded “flying” sensors – Near-infrared cameras for vegetation status monitoring. One-pager.XGrounded “flying” sensors – Near-infrared cameras for vegetation status monitoring
Van Opstal, J.D., J. van Til, R. Bachour, C. Lugtenburg, A. Ghanem, H. Zevenbergen
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2021 - Technical report
Van Krieken, K., E. Memelink, M. de Klerk, J. van Opstal. 2021. Interventions Impact Analysis: Rainfed Season 2020-2021 (in Portuguese). Technical report.XInterventions Impact Analysis: Rainfed Season 2020-2021 (in Portuguese)
Van Krieken, K., E. Memelink, M. de Klerk, J. van Opstal
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2021 - Technical report
Van Krieken, K., E. Memelink, M. de Klerk, J. van Opstal. 2021. Interventions Impact Analysis: Rainfed Season 2020-2021. Technical report.XInterventions Impact Analysis: Rainfed Season 2020-2021
Van Krieken, K., E. Memelink, M. de Klerk, J. van Opstal
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2021 - FutureWater Report 227
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, V.R. Hollander, J.E. Beard. 2021. Apsan Vale Water Productivity Analysis: Rainfed Season 2020-2021 (in Portuguese). FutureWater Report 227XWater Productivity Analysis: Rainfed Season 2020-2021 (in Portuguese)
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, V.R. Hollander, J.E. Beard
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2021 - FutureWater Report 227
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, V.R. Hollander, J.E. Beard. 2021. Apsan Vale Water Productivity Analysis: Rainfed Season 2020-2021. FutureWater Report 227XWater Productivity Analysis: Rainfed Season 2020-2021
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, V.R. Hollander, J.E. Beard
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2021 - Technical report
Van Opstal, J., K. van Krieken, M. de Klerk, W. Beekman. 2021. Interventions Impact Analysis: Irrigation Season 2020. Technical report.XInterventions Impact Analysis: Irrigation Season 2020
Van Opstal, J., K. van Krieken, M. de Klerk, W. Beekman
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2021 - FAO Water Reports 46
Van Opstal, J., Droogers, P., Kaune, A., Steduto, P. and Perry, C. 2021. Guidance on realizing real water savings with crop water
productivity interventions. Wageningen, FAO and FutureWater. https://doi.org/10.4060/cb3844enXGuidance on Realizing Real Water Savings with Crop Water Productivity Interventions
Van Opstal, J., P. Droogers, A. Kaune, P. Steduto, C. Perry
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2021 - FutureWater Report 220
Van Opstal, J., J. Beard. 2020. Cadastre mapping with flying sensors and satellite imagery in Zambezia, Mozambique. FutureWater Report 220.XCadastre mapping with flying sensors and satellite imagery in Zambezia, Mozambique
Van Opstal, J., J. Beard
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2021 - FutureWater Report 218
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, A. Kaune, C. Nolet, J.E. Beard. 2021. Water Productivity Analysis: Irrigation Season 2020 (in Portuguese). FutureWater Report 218.XWater Productivity Analysis: Irrigation Season 2020 (in Portuguese)
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, A. Kaune, C. Nolet, J.E. Beard
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2021 - FutureWater Report 218
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, A. Kaune, C. Nolet, J.E. Beard. 2021. Water Productivity Analysis: Irrigation Season 2020. FutureWater Report 218.XWater Productivity Analysis: Irrigation Season 2020
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, A. Kaune, C. Nolet, J.E. Beard
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2020 - Quarterly Report
Domingos, C., A. Texeira, N. Schepers, K. van Krieken, M. de Klerk, J. van Opstal. 2020. APSAN-Vale Quarterly Progress Report Q4-2020.X
APSAN-Vale Quarterly Progress Report Q4-2020
Domingos, C., A. Texeira, N. Schepers, K. van Krieken, M. de Klerk, J. van Opstal
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2020 - FutureWater Report 214
Van Opstal, J., J. Beard, M. de Klerk, 2020. Analysis of the Agricultural Crop Productivity Using Flying Sensors. Technical report - Horticultural season 2020. FutureWater Report 214.XAnalysis of the Agricultural Crop Productivity Using Flying Sensors: Horticultural season 2020
Van Opstal, J., J. Beard, M. de Klerk
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2020 - FutureWater Report
Van Opstal, J. 2020. Incorporation flying sensors in NCBA Clusa’s project in Manica, Mozambique - Final report. FutureWater Report.XIncorporation flying sensors in NCBA Clusa’s project in Manica, Mozambique – Final report
Van Opstal, J.
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2020 - Technical report
Van Opstal, J., M. de Klerk, K. van Krieken, D. Chale. 2020. Interventions Impact Analysis: Rainfed Season 2019-2020 (in Portuguese). Technical report.XInterventions Impact Analysis: Rainfed Season 2019-2020 (in Portuguese)
Van Opstal, J., M. de Klerk, K. van Krieken, D. Chale
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2020 - Technical report
Van Opstal, J., M. de Klerk, K. van Krieken, D. Chale. 2020. Interventions Impact Analysis: Rainfed Season 2019-2020. Technical report.XInterventions Impact Analysis: Rainfed Season 2019-2020
Van Opstal, J., M. de Klerk, K. van Krieken, D. Chale
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2020 - Quarterly Report
Come, E., A. Teixera, J.D. van Opstal, M. de Klerk, N. Schepers, K. van Krieken, D. Levelt. 2020. APSAN-Vale Quarterly Progress Report Q3-2020.XAPSAN-Vale Quarterly Progress Report Q3-2020
Come, E., A. Teixera, J.D. van Opstal, M. de Klerk, N. Schepers, K. van Krieken, D. Levelt
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2020 - Infographic
Van Opstal, J., J. Beard, M. de Klerk, 2020. Analysis of the Agricultural Crop Productivity Using Flying Sensors - InfographicXAnalysis of the Agricultural Crop Productivity Using Flying Sensors – Infographic
Van Opstal, J., J. Beard, M. de Klerk
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2020 - FutureWater Report 203
Van Opstal, J., J. Beard, M. de Klerk, 2020. Analysis of the Agricultural Crop Productivity Using Flying Sensors. Technical report - Rainy season 2019-2020. FutureWater Report 203.XAnalysis of the Agricultural Crop Productivity Using Flying Sensors: Rainy season 2019-2020
Van Opstal, J., J. Beard, M. de Klerk
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2020 - FutureWater Report 204
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, A. Kaune, C. Nolet, J.E. Beard. 2020. Water Productivity Analysis: Rainfed Season 2019-2020. FutureWater Report 204.XWater Productivity Analysis: Rainfed Season 2019-2020
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, A. Kaune, C. Nolet, J.E. Beard
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2020 - Quarterly Report
Come, E., A. Teixera, J.D. van Opstal, M. de Klerk, N. Schepers, K. van Krieken, D. Levelt. 2020. APSAN-Vale Quarterly Progress Report Q2-2020.XAPSAN-Vale Quarterly Progress Report Q2-2020
Come, E., A. Teixera, J.D. van Opstal, M. de Klerk, N. Schepers, K. van Krieken, D. Levelt
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2020 - FutureWater Report 200
Kaune, A., P. Droogers, J.D. Van Opstal, P. Steduto, C. Perry. 2020. REWAS: REal WAter Savings tool:
Technical Document. FutureWater Report 200XREWAS: REal WAter Savings tool: Technical Document
Kaune, A., P. Droogers, J.D. Van Opstal, P. Steduto, C. Perry
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2020 - FutureWater Report 199
Droogers, P., A. Kaune, J.D. Van Opstal, P. Steduto, C. Perry. 2020. Training Manual: Crop Water Productivity Options to Achieve Real Water Savings. FutureWater Report 199XTraining Manual: Crop Water Productivity Options to Achieve Real Water Savings
Droogers, P., A. Kaune, J.D. Van Opstal, P. Steduto, C. Perry
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2020 - FutureWater Report 198
Van Opstal, J.D., P. Droogers, A. Kaune, P. Steduto, C. Perry. 2020. Guidance on Realizing Real Water Savings with Crop Water Productivity Interventions. FutureWater Report 198XGuidance on Realizing Real Water Savings with Crop Water Productivity Interventions
Van Opstal, J.D., P. Droogers, A. Kaune, P. Steduto, C. Perry
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2020 - FutureWater Report 201
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, A. Kaune. 2020. Water Productivity Analysis: Irrigation Season 2019. FutureWater Report 201.XWater Productivity Analysis: Irrigation Season 2019
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk, A. Kaune
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2020 - Quarterly Report
Come, E., A. Teixera, J.D. van Opstal, M. de Klerk, N. Schepers, K. van Krieken, D. Levelt. 2020. APSAN-Vale Quarterly Progress Report Q1-2020.XAPSAN-Vale Quarterly Progress Report Q1-2020
Come, E., A. Teixera, J.D. van Opstal, M. de Klerk, N. Schepers, K. van Krieken, D. Levelt
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2020 - Annual Report
Come, E., A. Teixera, J.D. van Opstal, M. de Klerk, N. Schepers, K. van Krieken, D. Levelt. 2020. APSAN-Vale Annual Progress Report 2019 (in Portuguese).XAPSAN-Vale Annual Progress Report 2019 (in Portuguese)
Come, E., A. Teixera, J.D. van Opstal, M. de Klerk, N. Schepers, K. van Krieken, D. Levelt
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2020 - Annual Report
Come, E., A. Teixera, J.D. van Opstal, M. de Klerk, N. Schepers, K. van Krieken, D. Levelt. 2020. APSAN-Vale Annual Progress Report 2019.XAPSAN-Vale Annual Progress Report 2019
Come, E., A. Teixera, J.D. van Opstal, M. de Klerk, N. Schepers, K. van Krieken, D. Levelt
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2020 - FutureWater Report 195
Van Opstal, J.D., A. Kaune. 2020. Water Productivity Technical Report - Avaliação de referência para o projeto APSAN Vale. FutureWater Report 195.XWater Productivity Technical Report – Avaliação de referência para o projeto APSAN Vale
Van Opstal, J.D., A. Kaune
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2020 - FutureWater Report 195
Van Opstal, J.D., A. Kaune. 2020. Water Productivity Technical Report - Baseline assessment for APSAN Vale project. FutureWater Report 195.XWater Productivity Technical Report – Baseline assessment for APSAN Vale project
Van Opstal, J.D., A. Kaune
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2019 - FutureWater Report 190
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk. 2019. ThirdEye Kenya – Water Productivity Report. FutureWater Report 190XThirdEye Kenya – Water Productivity Report
Van Opstal, J.D., M. de Klerk
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2019 - Conference Paper
Van Opstal, J.D., A. Kaune, C. Nolet, J. van Til, J.E. Hunink. 2019. Flying Sensors for Smallholder Farming: An Innovative Technology for Water Productivity Assessment. Conference Paper 3rd World Irrigation Forum (WIF3), 1-7 September 2019, Bali, Indonesia.XFlying Sensors for Smallholder Farming: An Innovative Technology for Water Productivity Assessment
Van Opstal, J.D., A. Kaune, C. Nolet, J. van Til, J.E. Hunink
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2019 - FutureWater Report
Van Opstal, J.D.. 2019. Water Productivity Analysis: Rainfed Season 2018-2019. FutureWater Report.XWater Productivity Analysis: Rainfed Season 2018-2019
Van Opstal, J.D.
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2019 - Quarterly Report
Come, E., A. Teixera, J.D. van Opstal, D. Levelt, K. van Krieken. 2019. APSAN-Vale Quarterly Progress Report Q2-2019.XAPSAN-Vale Quarterly Progress Report Q2-2019
Come, E., A. Teixera, J.D. van Opstal, N. Schepers, K. van Krieken, D. Levelt
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2019 - Quarterly Report
Come, E., A. Teixera, J.D. van Opstal, D. Levelt, K. van Krieken. 2019. APSAN-Vale Quarterly Progress Report Q1-2019.XAPSAN-Vale Quarterly Progress Report Q1-2019
Come, E., A. Teixera, J.D. van Opstal, D. Levelt, K. van Krieken
