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Water Management in Agriculture

Objective:

Explore sustainable water management strategies in agriculture to enhance water-use efficiency, address water scarcity challenges, and promote resilient and environmentally conscious farming practices.

Theme :

"Harmony in Harvest: Navigating Water Challenges for Sustainable Agriculture through Efficient Water Management".

This session focuses on the critical importance of water management in agriculture, emphasizing sustainable practices that optimize water use, reduce wastage, and address challenges related to water scarcity. Discussions may cover irrigation techniques, precision water management, water conservation practices, and the integration of technology to improve water efficiency in farming systems. The objective is to provide insights into adopting water-smart agricultural practices that balance the need for increased food production with the preservation of water resources.

Tracks

1 Precision Irrigation Technologies

2 Smart Water Sensors and Monitoring

3 Drought-Resistant Crop Varieties

4 Integrated Water-Energy-Food Nexus

5 Community-Based Water Conservation

6 Water-Efficient Soil Management Practices

7 Governance and Policy for Water Management

8 Climate-Resilient Water Strategies

9 Economic Implications of Water-Smart Agriculture

10 Water Conservation Education and Outreach

Outcomes:

    Enhanced Water-Use Efficiency:
  • Participants will gain insights into techniques and technologies that improve water-use efficiency in agriculture, optimizing irrigation practices for increased crop yield per unit of water.
  • Mitigation of Water Scarcity Challenges:
  • Discussions will address strategies to mitigate the impact of water scarcity on agriculture, considering innovative approaches to cope with changing water availability patterns.
  • Precision Water Management Techniques:
  • Explore precision agriculture technologies and techniques that enable farmers to apply the right amount of water at the right time, reducing water wastage and improving crop performance.
  • Promotion of Sustainable Irrigation Practices:
  • Emphasize sustainable irrigation practices that balance the water needs of crops with environmental considerations, minimizing negative impacts on soil and water quality.
  • Adoption of Water-Saving Technologies:
  • Showcase technologies such as drip irrigation, soil moisture sensors, and water-saving crop varieties that contribute to reducing water consumption in agriculture.
  • Community Engagement in Water Conservation:
  • Discuss the role of community engagement and awareness in promoting water conservation practices, encouraging collective efforts to address water challenges.
  • Economic Impacts of Water Management:
  • Assess the economic implications of adopting sustainable water management practices, considering the cost-effectiveness and long-term benefits for farmers and communities.
  • Integration of Climate-Resilient Water Strategies:
  • Explore strategies that integrate climate-resilient water management practices, considering the impact of climate change on water availability and precipitation patterns.
  • Policy Support for Water-Smart Agriculture:
  • Discuss the need for supportive policies and governance frameworks that encourage the adoption of water-smart agricultural practices at local and national levels.

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