Even if they are away from their fields, farmers can tell whether their crops need more water or have had enough. The aim is to reduce water use, increase crop productivity and lower production costs as Egypt faces increasing water pressures, he said. A 2019 report by the Egyptian Center for Strategic Studies noted that every year agriculture consumes more than 85% of the country’s share of the Nile, which provides the bulk of Egypt’s water supply. “Some companies in Egypt are already starting to apply (mobile irrigation technology) in agriculture for better quality and management,” he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. But, she believes that embracing new irrigation trends and evolving attitudes about water consumption will help Egypt’s farmers deal with whatever comes down the line.

Source: The Star February 16, 2021 05:26 UTC