Irrigation technology is expanding rapidly, as computer learning and remote monitoring become more advanced. The technology aims to improve yields, while lowering production costs and minimising the environmental impact of production. Some of the technologies are discussed below.
• Drip irrigation
This technology, developed in Israel around 1959, enables a precise amount of water and nutrients to be delivered directly to the plant, reducing water waste and improving crop yield.
A recent development is the use of sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to optimise water delivery. Netafim, for example, a leader in drip irrigation technology, offers solutions that use soil moisture sensors and weather data to automatically adjust water delivery based on crop needs,
