IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT

Jul 09 2025SCIENCE

Smart Tech Saves Water and Feeds Crops

Drip irrigation is a big deal in farming. It helps plants get just the right amount of water and nutrients. But checking how much water each tiny emitter gives out can be a lot of work. That's where artificial neural networks (ANNs) come in. These are like super-smart computer programs that can learn and make predictions. Scientists wanted to see if ANNs could help ...

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Mar 18 2025SCIENCE

Smart Watering: How DIY Sensors Boost Lettuce Growth

Water is life. It is also a precious resource. Farmers often struggle with how much water to give their crops. Too much or too little can harm the plants. This is especially true in dry areas. So, how can farmers make the best use of water? One way is through smart irrigation. This means using technology to decide when and how much to water crops. Two methods...

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