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Development and Testing of a Low‐Cost Soil Moisture Sensor for Real‐Time Irrigation Scheduling

Irrigation and Drainage, Volume 75, Issue 1, Page 173-187, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Effective irrigation scheduling is essential for improved water management in irrigated areas, with soil moisture monitoring recognized as one of the most effective methods. However, challenges such as the high cost of sensors and the difficulties in monitoring large areas hinder their practical application, particularly for smallholder ...
Edmealem Temesgen Ebstu, Samuel Dagalo Hatiye, Demelash Wendimagegnehu Goshime, Johannes Dirk Dingemanse, Demiso Daba Dugassa, Tafesse Fitensa, Getachew Enssa, Chanako Dane Chare, Destaw Akil Areru, Yared Godine Demeke   +9 more
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A Novel Approach as a Smart Irrigation Decision Support and Management System Providing Environmental Optimization in Sustainable Irrigation Management: ENORASIS

Irrigation and Drainage, Volume 74, Issue 4, Page 1461-1477, October 2025.
ABSTRACT ENORASIS has been developed as a real‐time smart irrigation decision support and management system consisting of weather forecasting systems based on satellite observations, irrigation optimization techniques and wireless sensor networks. This study revealed that irrigation could be managed with ENORASIS without a significant decrease in ...
Bekir Sitki Karatas, Talih Gurbuz
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Economic Footprint of Alberta's Irrigation Districts: An Economic Impact Analysis

Irrigation and Drainage, Volume 74, Issue 4, Page 1830-1845, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Irrigation development can be an effective economic force for agricultural production, regional development and urban and rural community development. This study estimated the societal economic footprint of the Irrigation Districts on the economy in Alberta, Canada, via a variety of economic impact analysis models.
Surendra N. Kulshreshtha, Brent Paterson, Roger Hohm   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Uncertain multi‐objective programming approach for planning supplementary irrigation areas in rainfed agricultural regions

Irrigation and Drainage, Volume 74, Issue 3, Page 1193-1214, July 2025.
Abstract Rainfed agriculture is crucial for ensuring global food and water security, and supplementary irrigation is an effective means of improving the economic benefits in rainfed agricultural regions. This study proposes a novel uncertain optimization approach to optimize supplementary irrigation areas in rainfed agricultural regions.
Rongchao Shi, Xiaobei Han, Wenzhong Guo
wiley   +1 more source

La réorganisation économique et régionale de la gestion des eaux en France [PDF]

, 1976
En 1964, la France a introduit des changements majeurs dans la gestion de ses ressources en eau. Ceux-ci peuvent intéresser des pays, provinces ou régions qui voudraient mettre en oeuvre des approches similaires.
Harrison, Peter, Sewel, W. R. Derrick
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Water productivity and economic feasibility of drip irrigation system investment in tomato cultivation: Case of northeastern Tunisia

Irrigation and Drainage, Volume 74, Issue 3, Page 1010-1017, July 2025.
Abstract Tunisia is characterized by water scarcity, growing water demand and considerable waste of this resource especially in the agricultural sector. To cope with this situation and enhance water productivity, appropriate utilization of advanced irrigation methods such as drip irrigation is highly needed.
Fatma Messaoudi, Bechir Ben Nouna, Ali Chebil, Fayçal Ounaies, Atef Ben Alaya   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Surexploitation de l'eau, modernisation, et politiques agraires au Maghreb et au Mashreq [PDF]

, 2010
La région Moyen-Orient/Afrique du Nord connait une surexploitation préoccupante de ses ressources en eau, à la fois superficielles et souterraines. L'article revient tout d'abord sur les causes de cette surexploitation et le rôle des différents acteurs ...
Molle, François
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Irrigation water strategies to intensify vegetable production on smallholder farms in Guyana

Irrigation and Drainage, Volume 74, Issue 2, Page 738-748, April 2025.
Abstract As part of its development program, Guyana is diversifying and expanding its agricultural sector to increase the production of higher‐value vegetable crops. Apart from ensuring food security, this also reduces the country's food import bill. Abandoned sugarcane lands are targeted for the intensification and expansion of vegetable production ...
Chandra A. Madramootoo, Guia Marie M. Mortel   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Can molecular oscillation technology be used as an alternative to acid injection to prevent the clogging of emitters in drip irrigation systems?

Irrigation and Drainage, Volume 74, Issue 2, Page 586-599, April 2025.
Abstract In this study, molecular oscillation technology (Merus ring), developed to prevent calcification, biofilm formation and corrosion in piping in industrial water treatment systems, was compared as an alternative to acid injection to prevent the clogging of emitters by chemicals, and fresh and saline water were compared on the basis of system ...
Servet Tekin, Attila Yazar
wiley   +1 more source

Coordinations hydrauliques et justices sociales [PDF]

, 2006
La gestion participative de l'irrigation est une démarche formulée par la Banque mondiale et imposée dans la plupart des projets de modernisation de l'irrigation dans le Monde.
Raki, M., Ruf, Thierry
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