THE IMPACT OF MODERN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS ON CORN CROP, WITHIN A FARM LOCATED IN GIURGIU COUNTY PUBLISHED
Ligia Lavinia OLARIU1, Denisa Maria AIOANEI1, Anișoara Aurelia IENCIU1, D. N. MANEA1 1University of Life Sciences "King Mihai I" from Timisoara, Romania anisoara_ienciu@usvt.roThis study aims to analyze the maize crop in Giurgiu County, focusing on the assessment of climatic conditions and the water requirement for this crop. The study is carried out within the Agro Mares SRL farm, a reference agricultural unit in Giurgiu, which has implemented modern irrigation systems to face climate challenges. The analysis is based on climatic and agronomic data collected during 2021-2023, using calculation methods such as Thornthwaite and Lowry-Johnson to determine evapotranspiration and water consumption. Through this approach, the paper provides a detailed perspective on the impact of climate variability on the corn crop and the efficiency of the irrigation systems implemented. The study emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring of climatic conditions and efficient management of water resources, highlighting the need to adopt advanced technologies and sustainable agricultural practices. The implementation of pivot irrigation systems, controlled remotely via GPS and the Internet, has proven to be an effective solution for optimizing water consumption and ensuring high productions under conditions of climatic variability. The adaptation of agricultural strategies to the new climatic realities and the implementation of effective technological solutions are essential to ensure the sustainability and profitability of modern agriculture. The irrigation systems implemented at the Agro Mares SRL ensured an adequate coverage of the water requirement, contributing to the maintenance of optimal yields even in conditions of pluviometric deficit.
maize, irrigation, water consumption, sustainability, modern agriculture
agronomy
Presentation: poster
Back