Is the Smart Irrigation the Right Strategy under the Global Water Crisis? A Call for Photographical and Drawn Articles

Abdalla, Zakaria; El-Sawy, Sameh; El-Bassiony, Abd El- Mohsin; Sun, Zhaojun; Okasha, A. M.; Bayoumi, Yousry; El-Ramady, Hassan; Prokisch, József

doi:10.21608/jenvbs.2022.153065.1183

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“…Smart fertilization/irrigation is a fertilization/irrigation system that depends on both the weather and soil conditions to define fertilizer/watering requirements [123,124]. Fertilization and irrigation are very common farming practices that often depend on each other.…”

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Nanofarming: Promising Solutions for the Future of the Global Agricultural Industry

El-Ramady,

Abdalla,

Sári

et al. 2023

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The agricultural sector is a vital source of human well-being that provides the necessities of daily life. A variety of farming systems are utilized in agriculture, such as a wide range of tillage options, no-till, agroforestry, precision farming, organic farming, cover cropping, crop rotations, etc. Each of these farming systems has unique challenges, and nanotechnology has successfully improved on many of them. Agricultural applications of nanotechnology include nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, nanosensors, nanobiotechnology, and nanoremediation. This study focuses on the application of nano-farming technologies to different farming systems. Suggested practices include nano improvement of soil quality, crop nano-protection under biotic stress, nanoremediation of polluted soil and water environments, nanomanagement of agro-wastes, nano-agrochemicals, nano-precision farming, and nanobiotechnology for modern farming. This review also addresses expected problems that may occur due to over application of nanomaterials to farming systems, such as nanopollution and nanotoxicity of agroecosystem compartments. Several dimensions are emphasized in this study, such as green energy, sustainable development, the circular bioeconomy, land biodegradation, pollution, and the one health approach, as essential for the global goals of sustainable development. Nanofarming presents both benefits and obstacles to human life. The exact balance between these benefits and challenges needs more study.

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Section: Nano-agrochemicals For Fertilizationmentioning

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Nanofarming: Promising Solutions for the Future of the Global Agricultural Industry

El-Ramady,

Abdalla,

Sári

et al. 2023

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“…Water is an essential and indispensable resource that plays a crucial role in all aspects of our lives, particularly agricultural production [1]. Numerous nations around the world are currently dealing with a serious water crisis, particularly those in arid and semiarid climates like Egypt, Iraq, Iran, and Syria [2].…”

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Using Geographic Information Systems and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis to Determine Appropriate Locations for Rainwater Harvesting in Erbil Province, Iraq

Ahmed,

Bilgili,

Cullu

et al. 2023

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Water scarcity is a prominent consequence of global climate change, presenting a significant challenge to the livelihoods of wide parts of the world, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. This study focuses on Erbil Province in Iraq, where the dual effects of climate change and human activity have significantly depleted water resources in the past two decades. To address this challenge, rainwater harvesting (RWH) is explored as a viable solution. The purpose of this study is to make a suitability zone map that divides the study area into several classes based on the features of each area and its ability to collect rainwater. The map will then be used to find the best place to build different RWH structures. Seven different layers are used to make the RWH suitability zone map: rainfall, runoff, land use/cover (LU/LC), soil texture, slope, drainage density, and the Topographic Wetness Index (TWI). Each layer was assigned specific weights through the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), considering its relevance to RWH. Results revealed four suitability classes: very highly suitable 1583.25 km2 (10.67%), highly suitable 4968.55 km2 (33.49%), moderately suitable 5295.65 km2 (35.69%), and lowly suitable 2989.66 km2 (20.15%). Notably, the suitability map highlights the northern and central regions as particularly suitable for RWH. Furthermore, the study suggested three suitable locations for constructing medium dams, six for check dams, and twenty-seven for farm ponds, according to the requirements of each type. These findings provide valuable insights for the strategic planning and effective management of water resources in the study area, offering potential solutions to the pressing challenges of water scarcity.

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An Overview of Agro-Waste Management in Light of the Water-Energy-Waste Nexus

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It is urgent that we increase global food production to support population growth. Food production requires significant resources, amongst them water and energy. Therefore, any losses of food or other agricultural products also means a waste of water and energy resources. A significant amount of these losses occurs during the postharvest stage, primarily during processing and storage. This is considered avoidable food waste. The water-energy-waste nexus (WEW), and its relationship to food production, needs to be investigated from a circular bioeconomy lens. Furthermore, alternative uses of the wastes should be investigated. This review focuses on agro-wastes and their management as sources for bioactive compounds, biofertilizers, biomaterials, nanomaterials, pharmaceuticals and medicinal agents, and growth media, e.g., for plant tissue culture. We also investigated the potential contribution of agro-wastes to bioenergy production (bioethanol, biogas, and biofuel). Proper management of agro-wastes may support the mitigation of climate change, produce innovative bio-ingredients and biodegradable materials, and enhance green growth and a circular bioeconomy. We argue that the management of agro-wastes cannot be discussed without referring to the role of water and energy within the food system. Thus, this review focuses on agricultural wastes and their handling, applications, environmental impacts, and potential benefits in the agricultural and medical industries in light of the WEW nexus.

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Is the Smart Irrigation the Right Strategy under the Global Water Crisis? A Call for Photographical and Drawn Articles

Cited by 3 publications

References 19 publications

Nanofarming: Promising Solutions for the Future of the Global Agricultural Industry

Nanofarming: Promising Solutions for the Future of the Global Agricultural Industry

Using Geographic Information Systems and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis to Determine Appropriate Locations for Rainwater Harvesting in Erbil Province, Iraq

An Overview of Agro-Waste Management in Light of the Water-Energy-Waste Nexus

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