Sustainable water use in farming is about adopting methods that optimize water efficiency while maintaining crop health and minimizing environmental impact. Techniques like drip irrigation, which delivers water directly to the roots, and sprinkler systems equipped with moisture sensors, ensure that crops receive just the right amount of water at the right time. Additionally, rainwater harvesting systems capture and store rainfall for later use, reducing reliance on groundwater or external water sources. By selecting drought-tolerant crops and practicing mulching, farmers can further reduce water consumption. Sustainable water practices not only help conserve precious water resources but also lower operational costs, improve crop resilience to climate extremes, and contribute to long-term agricultural sustainability.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Suitaiology: A strategic science for reframing agricultural risks under climate extremes — from water-use efficiency to water-situation wisdom
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : The use of CHP condensate water in greenhouse cultivation
Lisa Huybrechts, Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt vzw, Belgium
Title : Characterization of isolated strains of microorganisms from mineral, mountain, and spring waters from France, Italy, England, South Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Dubai, and Bulgaria.
Nedyalka Valcheva, Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy