Investigation of the Energy Efficiency for Raising Crops Under Sprinkler Irrigation in a Semi-Arid Area

Topak, Ramazan; Süheri, Sinan; Kara, Mehmet; Çalişir, Sedat

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“…A comparison of the energy use in irrigation and the energetic parameters associated with crops investigated in this study with other studies conducted for the same field crops is shown in Table 4. When this study was compared with the results of a study conducted by Topak et al (2005b) (Table 4), it is clearly seen that Konya's farmers use excessive water and energy in field crop production. This negatively affects the energy efficiency of irrigation for field crop production in arid and semi-arid areas.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…The energy output for crops, energy (1) ( ) x X − efficiency of irrigation and energy productivity of irrigation were calculated as follows (Topak et al, 2005b;Tzilivakis et al, 2005):…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The average yield for irrigated wheat was 4.5 tons/ha (Table 3). Topak et al (2005b) reported a yield of 1.7 tons/ha for non-irrigated winter wheat in Konya plain. In this case, when irrigated wheat was compared with nonirrigated wheat, irrigation produces an additional grain (2.8 tons/ha) and energy (52,080 MJ/ ha) yield.…”

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“…Larson and Fergmeir (1978) analyzed the energy inputs for irrigated crop production and reported that irrigation required a maximum energy input of 74% using ground water sources and 13.5% using surface water sources. Also, Topak et al (2005b) reported that energy use in irrigation can be reduced up to 75% by switching from sprinkler irrigation to surface irrigation in areas where it is technically possible. The results of our study in comparison with the results of other studies conducted under rainfed agriculture conditions are given in Table 4.…”

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Analysis of Energy Use and Input Costs for Irrigation in Field Crop Production: A Case Study for the Konya Plain of Turkey

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The objective of this study was to determine the energy use and input costs for irrigation in field crop production of winter wheat, maize, sugar beet, dry bean, potato, and carrot. For this purpose, irrigation data for the production of six field crops were collected through a survey of 72 farms. According to the results, the carrot crop used the highest amount of energy for irrigation with a value of 47,655 MJ/ha, and winter wheat used the least at 13,167 MJ/ha. Energy efficiency of irrigation for carrot, sugar beet, dry bean, potato, maize, and winter wheat were estimated to be 3. 19, 6.04, 1.11, 2.69, 6.41, and 3.95, respectively. The most important cost item for irrigation was the diesel energy cost. The farms that used electricity for irrigation were more successful in terms of economic performance. It was concluded that excess water and energy use for the irrigation process should be reduced to increase the efficiency of energy use for the production of field crops in arid and semi-arid areas.

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“…The energy output for crops, energy (1) ( ) x X − efficiency of irrigation and energy productivity of irrigation were calculated as follows (Topak et al, 2005b;Tzilivakis et al, 2005):…”

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“…Previous studies have compared the energy consumption of various irrigation technologies (Mrini et al 2001, Topak et al 2005, Chen and Baillie 2007, Baillie 2009). However, these studies fail to provide a complete picture as they have not analysed GHG emissions associated with the use of primary farm inputs, including farm machinery, fuels to run farm machinery and agrochemicals (fertilizers, manures, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, plant regulators etc).…”

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Climate change, water security and the need for integrated policy development: the case of on-farm infrastructure investment in the Australian irrigation sector

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Reardon‐Smith

2012

Environ. Res. Lett.

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The Australian Government is currently addressing the challenge of increasing water scarcity through significant on-farm infrastructure investment to facilitate the adoption of new water-efficient pressurized irrigation systems. However, it is highly likely that conversion to these systems will increase on-farm energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, suggesting potential conflicts in terms of mitigation and adaptation policies. This study explored the trade-offs associated with the adoption of more water efficient but energy-intensive irrigation technologies by developing an integrated assessment framework.Integrated analysis of five case studies revealed trade-offs between water security and environmental security when conversion to pressurized irrigation systems was evaluated in terms of fuel and energy-related emissions, except in cases where older hand-shift sprinkler irrigation systems were replaced. These results suggest that priority should be given, in implementing on-farm infrastructure investment policy, to replacing inefficient and energy-intensive sprinkler irrigation systems such as hand-shift and roll-line. The results indicated that associated changes in the use of agricultural machinery and agrochemicals may also be important.The findings of this study support the use of an integrated approach to avoid possible conflicts in designing national climate change mitigation and adaptation policies, both of which are being developed in Australia.

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There is increased awareness that the current food system is unsustainable and that transformative research, development and innovation in agricultural water management (AWM) are needed to transform water and food systems under climate change. We provide an overview of research efforts, challenges, opportunities and innovations to improve water resource management and sustainability, especially in the agricultural sector. We highlight how sustainable AWM is central to balancing the needs of a growing population and increasing food demand under increasing water insecurity and scarcity, with environmental and socio‐economic outcomes. Innovative technologies are being developed to optimize water use and productivity through sustainable irrigation technologies, irrigation modernization and smart water management. However, these innovations still need to fully address equity, inequality and social justice concerning access to water, infrastructure and the delayed technological advances in the global South. This requires adopting transdisciplinary approaches, as espoused by the water–energy–food (WEF) nexus, to better anticipate and balance trade‐offs, optimize synergies and mitigate risks of maladaptation. Through such transdisciplinary approaches, AWM innovations could better consider local socio‐economic, governance, institutional and technological constraints, thus allowing for more contextualized and relevant innovations that can be scaled.

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Investigation of the Energy Efficiency for Raising Crops Under Sprinkler Irrigation in a Semi-Arid Area

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Analysis of Energy Use and Input Costs for Irrigation in Field Crop Production: A Case Study for the Konya Plain of Turkey

Analysis of Energy Use and Input Costs for Irrigation in Field Crop Production: A Case Study for the Konya Plain of Turkey

Climate change, water security and the need for integrated policy development: the case of on-farm infrastructure investment in the Australian irrigation sector

Research and innovation in agricultural water management for a water‐secure world

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