High-Standard Farmland: Innovations in Irrigation and Fertilization Technology
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Farming Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 73
Special Issue Editors
Interests: soil; enzymes; sulphur; environment; crop rotation; monitoring; irrigation
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Interests: micropropagation; abiotic stress; heavy metals; irrigation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
High-standard farmland development is a novel focus in modern agriculture, aiming to enhance productivity, sustainability, and resource efficiency. Irrigation and fertilization have played a crucial role in increasing crop yields. Furthermore, traditional methods often led to water wastage, soil degradation, and nutrient imbalances. The advancement of precision irrigation and smart fertilization technologies has significantly improved resource use efficiency, ensuring sustainable agricultural growth while minimizing environmental impacts. This Special Issue focuses on the latest innovations in irrigation and fertilization technologies that contribute to high-standard farmland development. The goal is to highlight cutting-edge research that optimizes water and nutrient management, enhances soil health, and increases crop productivity through precision agriculture, smart sensors, and data-driven approaches. Present smart fertilization techniques, such as controlled-release fertilizers, soil nutrient sensing, and variable-rate application systems are of particular note, as are remote sensing applications in monitoring soil moisture, nutrient levels, and crop health. Sustainable water and nutrient management strategies that reduce environmental impact while maintaining high yields are another important area of focus, in addition to integrated agricultural systems that combine irrigation, fertilization, biostimulant uses and soil conservation for improved efficiency and resilience.
We invite submissions of original research articles, reviews, and case studies that address the following areas:
- Novel irrigation and fertilization technologies;
- Field trials and experimental studies on precision water and nutrient management;
- Environmental and sustainability assessments of new technologies.
Dr. Anetta Siwik-Ziomek
Dr. Anna Figas
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sprinkler irrigation
- drip irrigation
- automated water-saving irrigation
- smart irrigation systems
- intelligent fertilization
- biostimulants
- crop health
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