Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Precision Irrigation

Precision irrigation is the targeted application of water to crops using sensor data, mapping technologies, and automated control systems to match water delivery with spatial and temporal plant needs, thereby improving water-use efficiency and crop productivity. Research published in this journal addresses technolog…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 15× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2998-1506 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Precision irrigation is the targeted application of water to crops using sensor data, mapping technologies, and automated control systems to match water delivery with spatial and temporal plant needs, thereby improving water-use efficiency and crop productivity. Research published in this journal addresses technologies that support precision agricultural practices, including automated detection systems for managing competing vegetation in cropping systems and the development of appropriate conservation machinery for specific regional cultivation contexts. These studies contribute to the broader framework of precision agriculture by examining how automated monitoring can inform site-specific management decisions and how machinery adaptations enable resource-efficient farming practices in diverse agroecological settings. The topic matters because global agriculture faces mounting pressure to produce more food with less water, particularly in regions experiencing water scarcity or competing demands for freshwater resources. Precision irrigation technologies offer pathways to reduce water waste, lower energy costs for pumping, minimize nutrient leaching, and maintain or enhance yields. By integrating sensing, data analysis, and variable-rate application systems, precision irrigation supports both economic sustainability for farmers and environmental stewardship of water resources.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 15 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Precision Agriculture (ISSN 2998-1506).

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