Agriculture
Center Pivots in Australia
Irrigated agriculture is becoming more and more important, as the nutritional needs of the world grow with our population. Yet, irrigated agriculture faces many formidable challenges. However, with modern irrigation management, advanced agronomic practices, and more refined decision-making systems, countries facing these challenges can create a more productive and profitable agricultural base. Societies that capitalize on these opportunities will meet the nutritional needs of their populations, and at the same time they can become more competitive in the global marketplace.
Grains of rice
Mechanized irrigation saves more energy and uses less water than other forms of irrigation. It has proven to have the lowest operating costs and longest lifespan of any irrigation equipment available. By using irrigation equipment that is more durable and efficient, farmers are able to increase their revenue, their crop yields, and even the land area they farm. Mechanized irrigation can also help solve other problems, such as waterlogged soils, salinity, and water contamination. Modernizing irrigation practices, then, has both economic and environmental benefits. Mechanized irrigation is an excellent place to begin as countries seek ways to grow more food with less water and human toil.