Agricultural Water Conservation: Tools, Strategies, and Practices

Dear Colleagues,

Drought and climate change have decreased water availability for agriculture in arid and semiarid regions; hence, efficiency enhancement in irrigation water management aimed at conserving water is the key to adjust to the limits in water supply, as well as improve the profitability and sustainability of agricultural production. Agricultural water management tools and practices that reduce water use with acceptable impacts on crop production encompass viable strategies required to cope with diminished water supplies and generate new sources of irrigation water.

This Special Issue aims to bring together a collection of recent research and advancements in agricultural water conservation. It intends to give a broad overview focusing on on-farm water conservation practices, advanced irrigation tools and water technologies, irrigation decision support systems and precision irrigation, and best management practices and strategies for efficient water use in agriculture. Case studies and review papers which assess the current water management challenges and offer opportunities and potential actions for the improvement of future agricultural water conservation are welcome.

Dr. Aliasghar Montazar
Guest Editor

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• agriculture
• decision support system
• efficient water use
• irrigation management
• water conservation