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Intelligent Irrigation Decision Platform
AI-based irrigation decision tool to help farmers apply optimal water amounts, reducing water and nutrient use while improving productivity.
Our lab is developing an AI-based irrigation decision tool designed to help farmers apply the optimal amount of water to their fields. This approach reduces water and nutrient usage, ultimately improving agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental contamination caused by runoff and nutrient leaching.
Sub-projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enabled Precision Irrigation Decision Support Tool
Development and testing of the AI-enabled precision irrigation decision support tool with partner growers.
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Evaluating the effect of data aggregation in different Artificial Intelligence (AI) models for irrigation scheduling
Evaluating the effect of data aggregation in different AI models for irrigation scheduling.
Irrigation predictions using integration of soil physics into Artificial Intelligence (AI) models
Irrigation predictions using integration of soil physics into AI models.
Outcomes
- Reduced irrigation water use in pilot fields compared to conventional scheduling.
- Lower nutrient leaching risk through improved timing of applications.
- User-friendly decision support interface for Maryland growers.