INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN SPRINKLER IRRIGATION: AN OVERVIEW

Authors

  • Chao Chen
  • Zawar Hussain Research Centre of Fluid Machinery Engineering Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
  • Junping Liu Research Centre of Fluid Machinery Engineering Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
  • Muhammad Zaman Department of Irrigation and Drainage, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Akhlaq School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47163/agrociencia.v58i7.3191

Keywords:

fertigation, water-pesticide integration, variable rate irrigation, water use efficiency , irrigation efficiency, internet of things (IoT).

Abstract

The overuse of water in conventional irrigation at the farm level is a global issue that can be addressed by improving irrigation techniques. Sprinkler irrigation can reduce water losses by carefully planning the crop, soil, landscape, and weather conditions, as well as installing the proper sprinkler hardware. The application efficiency of sprinkler systems may be enhanced when these systems are coupled with automation for precise irrigation. Sprinkler irrigation has advanced significantly, but new ideas and current practices are driving further progress. These novel ideas include low-pressure sprinklers, smart controllers, fertigation, water-pesticide integrated sprinkler systems, and variable-rate irrigation. The objective of this work is to highlight the introduction of innovative technologies to optimize sprinkler irrigation systems. Suggestions for the future development of sprinkler irrigation technology are offered to ensure its long-term viability.

Additional Files

Published

14-10-2024

Issue

2024: Early Access (58-7)

Section

Agricultural Machinery

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