Advances in Agricultural Irrigation Management and Technology
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water, Agriculture and Aquaculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2025 | Viewed by 225
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sprinkler irrigation systems and water; water-saving managment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Effective water management is a cornerstone of agricultural sustainability for ensuring food security and environmental resilience. With global water resources under increasing pressure from climate change and population growth, it has become imperative to optimize irrigation efficiency. This Special Issue seeks to highlight how emerging technologies and innovative management strategies can enhance the efficiency of irrigation, reduce water wastage, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
The topics of this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced irrigation techniques and systems;
- Smart irrigation technologies and IoT applications;
- Water use efficiency and conservation methods;
- Sustainable irrigation practices in various climatic conditions;
- Impact of irrigation management on crop yield and quality;
- Integration of remote sensing and GIS in irrigation planning;
- Innovations in water-saving irrigation methods and their applicability across different agricultural settings;
- Research and development into new water-saving and energy-efficient irrigation technologies and equipment.
Prof. Dr. Xingye Zhu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- precision irrigation
- smart irrigation systems
- sprinkler irrigation
- irrigation efficiency
- sustainable agriculture
- irrigation scheduling
- water resource management
- irrigation automation
- water-saving technologies
- agricultural technology
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