Precision Irrigation Water-Saving Technology Under Changing Climates

Dear Colleagues,

Water scarcity and inefficiencies in traditional irrigation practices are among the most pressing challenges in modern agriculture, exacerbated by the effects of climate change. The current altered precipitation patterns, increased evaporation rates, and extreme weather events have intensified the unpredictability of water availability, creating significant challenges for agricultural productivity and sustainability. In response to these challenges, precision irrigation and water-saving technologies are becoming pivotal for improving water-use efficiency and supporting climate-resilient agricultural systems.

Therefore, this Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge research and innovative solutions in precision irrigation and water-saving technologies aimed at mitigating the rapid impacts of climate change on agricultural water management. The issue will cover state-of-the-art methodologies, technologies, and practices that enhance irrigation systems to conserve water, optimize agricultural productivity, and facilitate climate adaptation in both water-scarce and water-abundant regions. We aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the up-to-date progress in irrigation practices and technologies that focus on maximizing water-use efficiency, reducing environmental impacts, and adapting agricultural systems to changing climatic conditions.

We invite contributions that explore the following:

• Precision Irrigation Techniques: Advanced methods, including sensor-based irrigation, real-time monitoring, and adaptive irrigation scheduling to optimize water usage.
• Water-Saving Technologies: Innovative systems, such as drip irrigation, automated irrigation, and soil moisture management technologies, that minimize water waste.
• Climate-Resilient Water Management: Strategies for enhancing agricultural water management systems to improve resilience against climate-induced water stress and variability.
• Evapotranspiration Modeling: Methods to estimate and model evapotranspiration in diverse climatic zones, integrating climate data to inform water management decisions.
• Sustainability and Efficiency: Assessing the sustainability, economic viability, and environmental impact of precision irrigation technologies.
• Innovative Sensors and Climate-Smart Tools: Use of emerging technologies like remote sensing, UAVs, and IoT devices to enhance real-time data collection and water management.

This Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working to advance agricultural water management practices under changing climate conditions. The goal is to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations and inspire further research into practical, scalable solutions for water conservation and enhanced agricultural productivity.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Xiangping Guo
Dr. Imran Ali Lakhiar
Guest Editors

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• precision irrigation systems
• climate-smart irrigation practices
• sustainable agricultural water management
• irrigation scheduling and automation
• soil moisture sensors and monitoring
• remote sensing for water management
• UAVs for water management
• smart irrigation technologies
• agricultural water management under climate change
• automated irrigation and IoT in agriculture
• evapotranspiration measurement and modeling
• water-use optimization through farm machinery