THE IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL IRRIGATION SYSTEMS IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION: A CASE STUDY OF THE ZARAFSHAN RIVER BASIN AREAS
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https://doi.org/10.60078/2992-877X-2026-vol4-iss2-pp56-62Abstract
This study analyzes the technical structure, experimental methodology, and key empirical findings of a weather-based irrigation system tested during the 2025 spring cropping season in the Samarkand region of Uzbekistan. Under field conditions, the effectiveness of climate-responsive irrigation scheduling is evaluated using indicators of agricultural productivity and water-use efficiency. The analysis compares four different irrigation regimes in terms of water savings, total crop yield, yield structure, and crop water productivity. These regimes enable a comparison between conventional farmer-managed practices and advanced weather-based irrigation approaches, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of agronomic and hydrological outcomes.
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weather-based irrigation digital advisory system water resources resource use efficiencyReferences
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