Precision Irrigation Research Papers - Academia.edu (original) (raw)

Irrigation and water management have lagged behind other industries in terms of technological advancements, but with innovations like variable rate, real-time systems, it is now embracing the 21st century. More efficient methods of delivery are suggested to face the limited water resources challenges. Precision irrigation can be a successful application mechanism to reach these goals.
Precision irrigation is a method for conserving water and energy while boosting agricultural productivity. Its major purpose is to apply optimum watering throughout fields, and it has been cited by several researchers as the most likely way to conserve significant water. Precision irrigation, as opposed to the 'uniform irrigation' treatment that underpins traditional irrigation management, involves the 'differential irrigation' treatment of field variance. Precision irrigation, on the other hand, entails being adaptable and relevant to all irrigation technologies, including those used in locations where surface irrigation systems are still prevalent.
Precision irrigation is an important technology for increasing water efficiency in both off-farm and on-farm operations. Precision irrigation could be a significant tool for avoiding water conflicts among water users and establishing water security, as is the situation in Egypt, which is experiencing water scarcity. These technologies are examined in this study, and it is obvious that fresh developments and intervention strategies are necessary.
The purpose of this peer-reviewed article is to describe the outlines, components, functions, and implementation of precision irrigation systems/technology, as well as its potential in future farming techniques. This article looks at how available irrigation technologies, such as precision irrigation, real-time sensing, adaptive control, and decision support technology, can be used to achieve a Water SMART strategy in Egypt's irrigation system.