PhD research: Optimizing Irrigation Water Management for Wheat: Using Field Observation, Simulation Models, and Remote Sensing in the Semi-Arid Regions of Northeastern Amhara, Ethiopia

Date
October 2025 to September 2030
Countries
Members
Keywords
irrigation
water management
wheat production
food security
Institutions
Bahir Dar University (Ethiopia)
Research fields
Agriculture and Food Sciences

The Kobo-Girana alluvial plain is a moisture-deficient area. However, it has significant groundwater potential, which supports wheat production for food self-sufficiency. Yet, well-defined irrigation water management practices remain limited. This research optimizes irrigation water management for wheat using real-time irrigation scheduling and water-saving tools and approaches, enhancing water use efficiency and sustainability in the region.