Irrigation Water Management Challenges and Solutions for Arid, Saline, and Unfertile Lands

This article explores the complexities of irrigation water management in difficult environments and examines the innovative solutions being implemented worldwide and the potential for adapting such techniques in GCC countries. Effective irrigation water management in arid, saline, and infertile lands has been focused in the recent in locally produced literature, reflecting the growing importance of sustainable agricultural practices in challenging environments. This review synthesizes findings from recent publications mostly addressing issues of GCC countries, providing insights into the current state of research and emerging solutions. By understanding and addressing the unique challenges of arid, saline, and unfertile lands, more resilient agricultural systems, capable of withstanding the pressures of climate change and growing global food demands, must be developed. Irrigation water management challenges and solutions for arid, saline, and unfertile lands need a clear understanding for developing sustainable solutions. Integrating traditional knowledge with modern scientific research can offer valuable insights into sustainable irrigation practices tailored to specific local conditions as being explored by a project funded by the Qatar National Research Fund to the University of Doha for Science and Technology. This project is about the development of smart agricultural technologies to optimize resource allocation to ensure food security as a pathway towards sustainable vegetables and date palm production in Qatar.