Abstract
AbstractPopulation growth and increased global water demand has intensified the need to apply water more efficiently. As the main global water user the agricultural sector needs special attention. In this study, the water saving potential of new drip irrigation systems has been investigated in five different regions in Europe and China. From a technical point of view, these solutions have a high potential to increase the water application efficiency at the farm level. In practice, however, farmers often have low economic incentives to adopt these technical solutions. This study assesses the likely institutional and structural barriers for shifting to more water efficient technologies on farms. To deal with the lack of incentives, a holistic and multidisciplinary assessment approach has been taken to cover the various parameters that may influence farmers' choice of technology. A case study analysis has been designed to collect information on agricultural practices, irrigation systems, water availability, ...
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call