Irrigation Management Technology for Water Conservation in Georgia

In Georgia, increases in population and agricultural irrigation over the past several decades have caused concern about the stresses placed on the water resources. As a major consumer of water, agriculture producers in Georgia are feeling pressure to practice improved conservation. Recent increases in fuel prices have also increased pressure on producers to irrigate more efficiently. Irrigator Pro is a computerized irrigation scheduling system that uses scientific data to help farmers make decisions that improve their irrigation water management and increase water conservation. The purpose of this project is to initiate the widespread adoption of Irrigator Pro technology for irrigation management for corn, cotton, and peanut production agriculture. Successful implementation of this project will increase the agricultural community’s contribution to water conservation in Georgia and provide results transferable to agricultural producers throughout the Southeast.