Water-Smart Agriculture: Rethinking Irrigation in Arid Landscapes
- Where are we seeing successful adoption of water technologies, and why? What lessons can be drawn from these examples to inform more integrated and regionally relevant strategies?
- Which irrigation technologies, such as drip, subsurface, or sensor-integrated systems are proving most viable and scalable for UAE farms, and where is the ROI strongest for the producers and investors?
- What role does treated wastewater, desalinated water, and circular water reuse play in agriculture—and how can businesses align with government goals for water sustainability?
- How are smart irrigation platforms integrating AI, satellite data, and IoT to reduce input costs and improve yields - and what barriers remain for adoption at scale?
- What partnerships, incentives, or policy shifts are needed to drive business adoption of water-efficient practices across open fields, greenhouses, and high-tech farms?