Water Management and Water-Saving Irrigation in Agricultural Areas
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water, Agriculture and Aquaculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Water is the cornerstone of global food security, yet its scarcity poses one of the most critical challenges to sustainable agriculture in the 21st century. With growing populations, climate change-induced uncertainties, and increasing competition for freshwater resources, optimizing water use in agricultural systems has never been more urgent. This Special Issue seeks to address these pressing challenges by exploring innovative strategies, advanced technologies, and integrated management approaches that enhance water productivity and promote resilience in agricultural areas. We invite the submission of high-quality original research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in sustainable agricultural water management. The scope of this Special Issue encompasses a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, the development and application of smart irrigation systems (e.g., IoT-based sensors, drone monitoring), the efficacy of deficit irrigation strategies, and the utilization of non-conventional water resources. We are particularly interested in research that evaluates the socio-economic impacts of water-saving practices, explores the water–energy–food nexus, and develops modeling tools for optimizing irrigation scheduling and basin-scale water allocation. Studies that demonstrate successful practical applications and policy frameworks for encouraging water conservation at the farm and regional levels are also highly welcome. By bringing together diverse research from across the globe, this Special Issue aims to serve as a comprehensive platform for scientists, engineers, policymakers, and agricultural stakeholders to share cutting-edge findings and practical solutions. Our ultimate goal is to foster a deeper understanding of how to achieve more crops per drop, ensuring the long-term sustainability and productivity of agricultural systems worldwide.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abrar Faiz
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable water management
- water-saving irrigation
- precision agriculture
- remote sensing and IoT
- climate change adaptation
- water–energy–food nexus
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