Rational Use Of Water Research Articles

Classification and Evaluation of Marginal Land for Potential Cultivation in Northwest China Based on Contiguity and Restrictive Factors

Water, land, and other environmental conditions restrict marginal land (ML) conversion into newly cultivated land. Accurately evaluating ML’s development and utilization potential (DUP) can provide critical support for increasing new cultivated land and ensuring food security. This study focuses on Northwest China, using spatial identification of different types of ML based on remote sensing images, and constructs a county-level DUP evaluation model through contiguous characteristics and restrictive factors to determine new cultivated-land potential, water demand, and liftable grain production. The results show that the DUP of ML in Northwest China is 12.59 million ha, with low-efficiency cultivated land (LCL) and two types of restoration land (TTRL) accounting for 3.29% and 5.95%, and other marginal land (OML) making up 90.76%. The total water demand for ML development and utilization is 69.87 billion cubic meters, which can increase grain production by 62.31 million tons. The coordinated development of water, land, and food promotes an increase in grain production, with water resources being the main restrictive factor. This model effectively evaluates DUP and provides a scientific basis for promoting the rational use of water and land resources. Further research should set up more detailed water resource utilization strategies and scenarios as well as find more development and utilization techniques.

Remote sensing monitoring of irrigated area in the non-growth season and of water consumption analysis in a large-scale irrigation district

Globally, water scarcity threatens food security, especially in arid and semi-arid food-producing regions, such as the Hetao Irrigation District (HID), where the water consumption during the non-growth season (spring irrigation, autumn irrigation) accounts for more than 30 % of the total irrigation volume. Meanwhile, mapping the characteristics of spatial and temporal evolution of the area of cropland irrigated in the spring and autumn and the pattern of water consumption is crucial for strengthening the management of agricultural water use. Evaporation and infiltration of irrigation water are difficult to capture in time due to insufficient timeliness or accuracy of single remote sensing data. This study integrates seven remote sensing datasets (Landsat5, Landsat7, Landsat8, HJ-1A/B, GF-1, Sentinel-2 and MODIS) for the first time to build a high spatial-temporal resolution dataset, and combines the water index NDWI and MNDWI to extract the maximum water range formed after irrigation by manually adjusting the threshold method. In addition to the global land use/cover dataset (GLC FCS30–1985_2020), the cropland layer was superimposed to accurately identify the cropland spring irrigation and autumn irrigation range from 2000 to 2021 in the HID. In the past 20 years, spring-irrigated (SI) areas increased by 1012.60 km2 (+49.96 %), and the autumn-irrigated (AI) areas decreased by 512.63 km2 (-11.02 %). Combined with the quantity of water diversion and displacement, the characteristics of irrigation water consumption in the non-growth season were further analysed. The results showed that the water consumption of spring irrigation increased by 0.67×108 m3 (+22.26 %), and that of autumn irrigation increased by 4.34×108 m3 (+38.82 %). The decrease of autumn- irrigated area and the increase of water consumption were mainly related to the stability of autumn irrigation water, imperfect irrigation and drainage conditions and insufficient field water management. In 2020­2021, the area of non-growth “autumn irrigation - spring irrigation” repeated irrigation is about 1271.52 km2, which can be used as a key control area. This study provides a theoretical basis and direction for rational water use in non-growth seasons of irrigation districts.

Agricultural sector circular economy development: Agroecological approach

This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of using agroecological concepts to establish a circular economy in the agricultural industry. The paper examined circular economy as a novel economic development paradigm that seeks to optimise resource utilisation and reduce waste, particularly in the agriculture industry. The main principle of the circular economy is resource conservation, which includes the rational use of land, water and energy, as well as the preservation of biodiversity and the improvement of soil fertility. An analysis was conducted on the economic advantages of adopting a circular economy in the agriculture industry, which include the reduction of production costs, enhancement of productivity, and generation of new employment opportunities. The study also addressed the importance of digitalisation, which can significantly increase the efficiency of agricultural production using modern digital technologies for monitoring soil conditions, managing water resources and optimising processes. This paper examined the effects of the war in Ukraine on the agricultural industry, specifically highlighting a substantial decrease in the output of key crops and livestock products. A comprehensive examination of the destruction of infrastructure, soil, and water contamination exposed severe environmental issues resulting from the attacks. The successful circular concepts implemented by European countries such as the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, and France can be applied to the post-war revival of the Ukrainian agriculture industry. The study also addressed the experience of the Ukrainian company Kernel, which successfully implements circular practices such as recycling of production waste, use of biomass and introduction of precision farming, which reduces environmental impact and increases production efficiency. Based on the analysis, recommendations for the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine’s agricultural sector were proposed, including the identification of priority regions for recovery, stimulation of innovation and modern technologies, support for small and medium-sized farms, development of irrigation systems, environmental restoration and protection, international cooperation and support, and education and training

Legal terminology in environmental and land law: theoretical-legal analysis

The article examines the peculiarities of the formation of legal terminology in the field of environmental and land law and proves the feasibility of its improvement in connection with the adaptation of the norms of national law to the law of the European Union. The article states that today in Ukraine there is significant environmental pollution, climate change, land deterioration, which significantly worsened in connection with the military aggression of the Russian Federation and caused a particularly dangerous ecological situation in the country. The article proves that the implementation of the principles of the right of citizens to a safe environment, ensuring human safety, protection and rational use of land, forest, water and subsoil resources is not possible without a clear definition of legal prescriptions enshrined in the law. The article states that one of the important aspects of the language of law is legal terminology, which makes it possible to formulate the content of a legal document. The article defines the concepts of “terminology”, “terminology”, “legal terminology”. It is noted that it is not appropriate to equate the concepts of “terminology” and “terminological system”. It has been investigated that despite the presence of established terminology in environmental law, the presence of terms in need of improvement is observed in this field, namely: “ecological law” and “environmental law”. It has been proved that for the purpose of further codification of environmental law, it seems appropriate to use the term “environmental law” as an established term of EU legislation. It has been analyzed that today the language of the law in the field of land relations is gaining importance, which is due to the formation of the land market in Ukraine and the need to adapt the norms of land law to EU law. It is noted that in land law there is a problem of identifying the terms: “land”, “land plot”. It was noted that the legal terms related to the formation of the land market in Ukraine need improvement and detailing. It was concluded that legal terminology in the field of environmental and land law is one of the important aspects of the development of the language of law. The issue of improving legal terminology in the field of environmental and land law is one of the necessary steps that will contribute to the unification and harmonization of the legal norms of the specified fields in the context of adapting the norms of national law to EU law.

APPLICATION OF THE PRINCIPLE OF MAXIMUM INFORMATIVENESS WITH MINIMAL EXCESS OF INFORMATION FOR SELECTING THE OPTIMAL NUMBER OF WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS

The quality of surface water plays a vital role in determining the sustainability of the ecological environment, the health of the population, and the socio-economic development of entire countries. Unfortunately, the rapid growth of the world's population together with the current climate change mainly deteriorates the state of surface water bodies. Thus, the use of effective methodologies capable of quickly and easily obtaining reliable information about the quality of surface water becomes fundamental for the effective use of water resources and implementation of mitigation measures and actions. Water pollution indices are one of the most widely used methods for providing a clear and complete picture of the state of river pollution, for the needs of rational water use and sustainable management of water resources. The selection of parameters is one of the most important and difficult stages, and the available statistical methods do not demonstrate great objectivity and accuracy in determining the real state of water quality. a new approach, based on the theory of entropy and known as the principle of maximum informativeness with minimum redundancy of information (MIMH), is proposed for determining the optimal subset of parameters describing the change in the quality level of a water body in space and time and, thus, determining the sources of pollution. The algorithm for the MIMN principle was implemented and applied to three rivers: the Southern Bug, the Dniester, and the Siverskyi Donets.

Main directions for rational use of water resources in the Republic of Kazakhstan

The article identifies the main directions of the rational use of water resources in the Republic of Kazakhstan, specifically, the South Kazakhstan region. Rational water use is the process of efficient use of water resources, which guarantees the preservation and protection of water bodies from negative and excessive anthropogenic impact and at the same time provides the population and sectors of the national economy with water resources of adequate quality and in the amount that can guarantee not only satisfaction of needs, but also development of industry, energy, water transport and agriculture at the rates that are necessary for sustainable socio-economic development of the Republic of Kazakhstan as a whole. The analysis of the foundations of rational water use was carried out; the main economic instruments affecting the process of water use in Kazakhstan are considered, an overview of the structure of water resources management in the South Kazakhstan region is made. Currently, it is necessary to ensure the rational use of natural resources, their protection from pollution and degradation, as well as skillfully restore, multiply and control them for the benefit of human society. Water resources as an object of management are a complex phenomenon and require a special approach for the formation of governing bodies with a clear division of their sphere of influence and responsibility.

A temporal analysis of the consequences of the drought regime on the water footprint of agriculture in the Guadalupe Valley, Mexico

Changes in water availability have a substantial impact on the sustainability and maintenance of agriculture, with water footprint (WF) being a robust methodology to assess these transformations. The Guadalupe Valley is one of the places with the highest agricultural production in Mexico. Despite its semi-arid climatic conditions, it provides high-quality crops that are well-positioned in the world. The historical trend of rainfall and temperatures between 1987 and 2017 was analyzed to identify climatic patterns in the territory. Through the calculations of the water footprint of Grapevine and Olive crops, the sensitivity of the crops to recurrent water deficit and their adaptation in their yields to drought episodes was identified. The reduction in precipitation and occurrence of extreme temperatures have contributed significantly towards augmenting crop evapotranspiration and, consequently, intensifying crop irrigation demands. As a result, there has been an apparent increase in the consumption of WFagricultural since 2007. Thus, the period of highest WFagricultural consumption was 2014 (Extremely dry), as opposed to 2011 (Very wet). In particular, the lowest WFgreen consumptions were observed in extremely dry years, that is, > 20% of the WFagricultural intensifying drought events. Therefore, these periods were compensated with higher uses of WFblue and WFgray, which are inversely correlated with precipitation, where vine crops consume 73% more WFagricultural compared to olive plantations, showing greater interannual variability. These results contribute to analyzing the temporal evolution of water consumption for agriculture, providing a basis for rational water use strategies.

Soqia: A Responsive Web Geographic Information System Solution for Dynamic Spatio-Temporal Monitoring of Soil Water Status in Arboriculture

The optimization of irrigation in arboriculture holds crucial importance for effectively managing water resources in arid regions. This work introduces the development and implementation of an innovative solution named ‘Soqia’, a responsive WEB-GIS web application designed for real-time monitoring of the water status in arboriculture. This solution integrates meteorological data, remote sensing data, and ground sensor-collected data for precise irrigation management at the agricultural plot level. A range of features has been considered in the development of this WEB -GIS solution, ranging from visualizing vegetation indices to accessing current weather data, thereby contributing to more efficient irrigation management. Compared to other existing applications, ‘Soqia’ provides users with the current amount of water to irrigate, as well as an estimated amount for the next 8 days. Additionally, it offers spatio-temporal tracking of vegetation indices provided as maps and graphs. The importance of the Soqia solution at the national level is justified by the scarcity of water resources due to increasingly frequent and intense drought seasons for the past years. Low rainfall is recorded in all national agricultural areas. The implemented prototype is a first step toward the development of future innovative tools aimed at improving water management in regions facing water challenges. This prototype illustrates the potential of Web-GIS-based precision irrigation systems for the rational use of water in agriculture in general and arboriculture in particular.

Winter wheat irrigation parameters in the Brazilian Cerrado

Wheat is the second most produced cereal in the world. The gap between production and consumption in Brazil shows that wheat production must be increased to meet the domestic demand. In this context, the objective of this study was to determine the crop coefficient of wheat and the ideal moment for irrigation, based on the soil water depletion rate (f). The study was carried out in the tropics, on an Oxisoil (Typic Haplustox), in an experimental field of Embrapa Cerrados in Planaltina, Federal District of Brazil. The experimental design consisted of randomized blocks with three replications. The treatments were differentiated by the soil water depletion index (f) of 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8. In other words, irrigation was initiated when 20, 40, 60 and 80% of the available soil water capacity (AWC) at a soil depth of 0.4 m was consumed by the crop. Wheat yield and yield components were evaluated. The phenological development was monitored based on Zadok’s scale, in days after emergence, and the management parameters crop coefficient (Kc) and irrigation timing were determined. The results indicated a soil water depletion index of 0.4 as the best indicator for beginning wheat irrigation. Under this condition, Kc can be estimated daily as a function of days after emergence (DAE) by the quadratic polynomial regression or curve fitting method, adjusted as follows: Kc = −0.000298 × DAE² + 0.036695 × DAE + 0.332486. Alternatively, the means of Kc of each phenological crop phase can be used: Kc = 0.45 (establishment); 0.81 (tillering); 1.21 (booting); 1.43 (flowering); 1.27 (grain formation); and 0.89 (maturation). Thus, there is a limit of consumption of soil available water, at which wheat still achieves the full yield potential, with a rational use of water which varies according to the development phase.

Index-Based Groundwater Quality Assessment of Nestos River Deltaic Aquifer System, Northeastern Greece

The Nestos River delta is one of the most important and sensitive basins in Greece and Europe due to its ecosystem functions, combining intensive agricultural production with low-enthalpy geothermal energy and important ecotopes. High water quality is of paramount importance to the sustainability of the system. Systematic and continuous assessment of water quality needs to be carried out in a way that is easy and quick for decision makers and non-expert societal partners to comprehend. In this way, decisions may be made more rapidly, and involved water users may be sensitized to rational water use. To this end, this paper presents the assessment of groundwater quality in the Nestos River’s western delta with the use of Poseidon (PoS), a versatile, index-based method. Groundwater samples collected from 24 and 22 wells tapping the unconfined and the confined aquifers, respectively, in four time periods (May and October 2019 and 2020) were analyzed. Using the PoS index, groundwater samples were classified according to their quality status, highlighting the parameters driving quality degradation issues, thus assisting water managers in obtaining an overview of quality status and evolution through datasets that were often large. PoS index is applied in the study area for the first time and provides a groundwater quality assessment through a unique score representative of the overall water quality status regardless of processes (anthropogenic or natural) or any kind of pressures.

A promising model of natural-economic diversity in the Carpathian-Podillia region in Ukraine in the context of national and regional interests


 
 
 A promising model of natural-economic diversity in the Carpathian-Podillia region in the context of national and regional interest is based on rational use of agricultural, water economy, recreation tourism, forest land, and human settlement resources. The foundation of the model was a rational, historically formed use of nature and natural resources, which are essential for the optimal functioning of the Carpathian-Podillia region in Ukraine. In the article, besides the traditional types of nature use, we analyzed new creative kinds – recreation tourism, human settlement, nature protection and others, which are currently oriented at sustaining the ecological balance in the region in order to promote optimal living and work conditions for the people. In the system of state management of the processes of nature use in Ukraine, the dominating tendency is strengthening of the regional territorial link of management, which obviously is related to ecological issues. Over the recent decades, the national spend on environmental protection has increased. The state has improved the regulations of nature use by establishing methods to identify and reverse processes of environmental pollution, as well as regulation of the mechanism of ecological expertise. The national environmental policy has attained a vector towards a sustainable nature use. One of its moving forces is legal responsibility for nature use, adoption of a number of laws of environmental protection and creation of respective institutions of state-administrative management. The expenditure on combating environmental pollution approached 2% of Ukraine’s GDP. Important components in the structure of state ecological regulation are state and foreign investments. The main capital investments in environmental protection and rational use of natural resources are car- ried out for the following spheres: rational use of water, land, forest, fishery resources; protection of atmosphere air. The greatest share of material support goes to water, land, and mineral resources.
 
 

Education for Sustainability: A Data-Driven Methodological Proposal for the Strengthening of Environmental Attitudes in University Students and Their Involvement in Policies and Decision-Making

Introduction: in the context of global environmental challenges, university education emerges as a fundamental pillar to cultivate proactive attitudes towards sustainability. This research not only seeks to influence individual perceptions, but also the ability of these students to contribute significantly to policies and decision-making processes related to the environment.Objective: implement a methodological proposal that uses educational events, artistic events and social responsibility projects to strengthen attitudes towards environmental sustainability in university students.Method: a quantitative approach and a pre-experimental design were used, applying pre-test and post-test to students from five majors at a public university. The intervention was based on four thematic axes: classification and selection of solid waste, rational use of water, efficient use of electrical energy and university safety.Results: the results revealed positive changes in student attitudes, with significant increases in solid waste classification (from 28 % to 72 %), university safety (from 32 % to 75 %), rational use of water (from 34 % % to 76 %) and energy efficiency (from 43 % to 82 %). In addition, a strengthening of continuous environmental knowledge was observed by 46 %, representing an increase of 81 %.Conclusions: these findings suggest that universities can play a crucial role in promoting environmental educational policies that train professionals committed to nature and future generations, thus contributing to the construction of a paradigm that integrates ethics and socio-environmental responsibility

Effective regulation of water resources in the regions: Technologies, strategies and innovations

Water resources management is a critical issue for sustainable regional development. The main objective of this study was to analyze water degradation problems and identify necessary technological solutions for rational and sustainable water resources management at the regional level. Systematic methods of analysis, comparative analysis, and modeling were applied. The results indicate that introducing an integrated approach to water resources management, combined with advanced water-saving technologies, can effectively address water scarcity issues and contribute to sustainable regional development. The study showed that successful implementation of sustainable water management strategies requires close inter-regional and inter-sectoral cooperation, active involvement of all stakeholders, and the ability to adapt to changing climatic conditions. Thus, it is necessary to develop and implement regional strategies for rational water use that consider local specifics and the needs of relevant territories.

Семеноводство сои на орошении в условиях Левобережья Саратовской области

The article discusses the main stages of soybean cultivation using irrigation in the arid conditions of the Left Bank of the Saratov region. The purpose of the work is to analyze the technology of soybean cultivation under irrigation in the arid conditions of the Saratov region, to establish optimal irrigation periods and norms. A brief technological scheme is presented, including soil preparation, sowing, irrigation, harvesting and post-harvest refinement of soybeans. In the conditions of the Left Bank of the Saratov region, it is necessary to cultivate soybeans for seed purposes using zoned varieties, strictly in accordance with agro technology and irrigation. Compliance with agro technological techniques allows you to obtain stable soybean yields with minimal application of herbicides and rational use of irrigation water. Depending on the conditions of moisture availability of the growing season, from 3 to 5 watering is carried out with a rate of 450‑600 m3 / ha. Watering is usually carried out from mid-June to mid-August. If dry conditions form after germination, the first watering is carried out even earlier – in the phases of formation of 2‑3 nodes on the plant. Critical phases of development for soybeans in terms of sensitivity to lack of moisture are the phases of flowering – bean formation – seed filling, this period lasts the duration of which is 1.5‑2 months. During that period, the soil moisture in the 0.5‑0.7 m layer should be at least 60‑65% the lowest moisture capacity (LC) on light soils, 70% LC on medium and 75‑80% LC on heavy soils. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account the depth of groundwater in order to avoid their contact with irrigation water. The total water demand, taking into account the coefficient of water use (CWU) and the efficiency of irrigated areas, is 296‑518 thousand for soybean irrigation m3 per irrigation period, depending on the conditions of moisture availability during the growing season. At the same time, the last watering carried out in the conditions of the Saratov Left Bank in August should be carried out strictly taking into account the predicted weather conditions.

ATROF-MUHITNI MUHOFAZA QILISH SOHASIDA YECHIMI KUTILAYOTGAN CHORA-TADBIRLAR

"This article discusses future measures and developments for environmental solutions. This emphasizes the need for active approaches and cooperation to solve current environmental problems. The article covers the main areas of attention, such as sustainable development, transition to renewable energy sources, preservation of biodiversity, waste management, international agreements, and conferences on environmental protection. It also discusses the role of technology, education, and policy reforms in shaping solutions to environmental challenges. It is known that at present, in order to create comfortable living conditions for the population of our country, it is important to implement programmatic tasks to improve drinking water supply and wastewater systems in terms of environmental protection, rational use of natural resources, and public health. In this, drinking water and its supply and quality improvement in rural areas; protection of atmospheric air, which is considered the most important for human life; ensuring that its quality indicators are in accordance with ecological norms; land resources are material for the well-being of the population of our country; and the economic potential of our republic. It is one of our most important tasks to organize rational and productive use of water under any conditions, to use water resources rationally and economically, to increase the culture of water consumption in our society, and to form relationships of economic attitude towards water. "

A proposal for effective promotion of the rational use of water in school buildings

The implementation of actions and practices in schools must be considered a priority in the establishment of strategies to promote the rational use of water, mainly in urban areas. The steps of a proposal for effective promotional of the rational use of water in school buildings were defined identifying key factors summarized in a conceptual map and the systematization of water management indicators. Afterwards, these steps were validated by consulting 524 Brazilian school administrators and community members through the application of a standardized semi-structured questionnaire containing 40 questions. The results showed that the continuous monitoring on a daily basis and the sharing of water consumption in schools is the starting point to reinforce the positive perception and willingness to adopt practices that contribute to the rational use of water. Right after the implementation of step 1 actions and water consumption decreased in 68% of the cases. Despite users' behavior and constructive characteristics of school buildings being very diverse worldwide, it is expected that the adoption of some steps or at least actions proposed by the program can effectively contribute to the balance of the urban water cycle.

Developing Botanical Formulations for Sustainable Cosmetics

Interest in clean beauty is rising due to minimalism in the formulation of cosmetics, rational use of water, and fewer chemical additives like preservatives, colorants, surfactants, and artificial fragrances. Green ingredients lead to the development of sustainable formulations with advanced performance and are less aggressive to human health and the environment. Currently, the electrospinning technique is used as a simple one-step manufacturing process to produce nanostructured cosmetics under mild temperature conditions. This study focuses on the utilization of rice bran oil (RBO) in the creation of sustainable nanostructured cosmetics for potential cosmetic and well-being applications. Four sustainable formulations were developed to optimize the creation of nanostructured cosmetics using ethyl cellulose and rice bran oil (RBO). Ethanol absolute and polyvinyl pyrrolidone have been chosen to compose the sustainable formulation due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability. We studied four different RBO concentrations regarding morphology, encapsulation efficiency, biodegradability, and cytotoxicity. Nanostructured cosmetics present biomimetic surfaces, high RBO encapsulation ability, low mass loss at simulated physiologic conditions, and non-cytotoxicity. Therefore, the minimalist sustainable formulation does not contain any toxic solvents and incompatible harmful excipients, was nanostructured using a mild manufacturing process, and obtained high RBO entrapment.

Integral Assessment of Water Quality in the Volga River Basin According to Monitoring Data in the 21st Century

The Volga River has been the main Russian river for several centuries. The river, originating on the Valdai Hills, crosses several natural and climatic zones on its way to the Caspian Sea: from the southern taiga to the dry steppes of the Caspian Lowland. According to the latest data, 45% of industrial enterprises and 50% of agricultural production in Russia are concentrated in the river basin. The anthropogenic load on the river with its tributaries and their basins significantly exceeds the load on other large Russian rivers. The largest contaminated wastewater volumes fall on the share of Moscow, Samara, Nizhny Novgorod, Yaroslavl, Saratov, Ufa, Volgograd, Balakhna, Tolyatti, Ulyanovsk, Cherepovets, Naberezhnye Chelny and other large cities. All these negative processes occur against the background of ongoing climate change. The article analyzes the Roshydromet hydrochemical monitoring data of river waters in the Volga River basin for the 2000–2021 period by water bodies and federal subjects. Regardless of the year water content, almost 70% of hydrochemical monitoring stations in the Volga River basin correspond to the third quality class (“polluted”). An integral assessment of the water quality in the Volga River basin shows that the situation has not changed significantly since the end of the last century. To improve the ecological condition of the Volga River basin, it is necessary to implement a set of measures for the protection and reproduction of water resources in catchment areas, rationalize water use systems, and reduce the volume of freshwater intake. Reducing water consumption is a necessary condition for reducing the wastewater volume discharged and, consequently, the number of pollutants contained in it. One of the problems is that almost all types of water use harm the surface waters’ natural quality, including the Volga River basin.

Evaluation of the hydrogel effect on the growth and yield of okra (<i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i>) in an anthropized environment soil in Korhogo the northern part of Côte d'Ivoire

Rational use of fertilizers and irrigation water are concerns to modern agronomy considering an efficient and promising perspective to obtain better yields. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of potassium-based hydrogel on the growth and yield of okra on anthropized soils of Korhogo in Northern Côte d'Ivoire. The experimental design used consisted of three repetitions with the 8-modality hydrogel as the first factor (0 g, 0.1 g, 0.3 g, 0.5 g, 1 g, 2 g, 3 g and 4 g). The second factor was the type of application with 2 modalities: (0 cm and in depth of 6 cm). Control seedlings were established in soils without hydrogel. The results showed that the germination rate, growth and fruit yield of okra were significantly different for the different amounts of hydrogels used. The best results were obtained on plots that received 0.3 g of hydrogel applied at a depth of 6 cm. It was concluded that the rational use of 0.3 g hydrogels not only contributes to germination but also stimulates growth and improves the yield of okra grown on anthropized soils in the town of Korhogo. This quantity of hydrogel is therefore recommended for agricultural use to deal with the constraints linked to water scarcity and soil depletion.

Application of innovative technologies in increasing the efficiency of irrigated land use

The article emphasizes the importance of the wide application of innovative and resource-saving technologies in practice in crop irrigation systems. The current situation in the water sector of the economy requires a radical improvement of the state's water management policy. The country is struggling to adapt to the new market conditions of agricultural management. Therefore, the management of the system remains difficult, water users are not interested in rational use of water, the technical condition of water management and hydro-reclamation systems is deteriorating, huge areas of irrigated land are out of economic circulation. Emerging problems in the water sector reduce the competitiveness of agricultural products and lead to high costs for the production of crop production. Therefore, it has been established that the issues of effective and rational use of land and water resources currently belong to the most important problem of socio-economic development of society. This is due to the fact that the food security of any state and the standard of living of its population are directly related to these factors. In order to solve the problem, the main available resources were proposed, that is, ways to use land and water resources with maximum productivity and efficiency, increase irrigated land in agriculture and save irrigation water. To analyze the factors influencing the efficiency indicators of total irrigation costs, a correlation and regression analysis of the usefulness of cotton products was carried out.