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The dual role of water-saving irrigation in the path of agricultural carbon neutrality

Contribution to water resource conservation
Efficient irrigation systems directly reduce agricultural water consumption and indirectly lower energy consumption for water resource extraction and transportation. Research has shown that upgrading traditional irrigation systems to drip irrigation systems can reduce water consumption per unit yield by 30-60% and corresponding energy consumption by 20-40%. 

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The precise water fertilizer integration system reduces the leaching loss of nitrogen fertilizer, thereby reducing the emission of nitrous oxide (a potent greenhouse gas). Reasonable soil moisture management can also improve soil health and increase soil carbon sequestration capacity. 

System Lifecycle Assessment
The latest life cycle assessment study shows that although the carbon footprint of water-saving irrigation systems during the production and manufacturing stage is relatively high, the carbon reduction brought by their water-saving and energy-saving benefits throughout the entire service life (usually 8-15 years) is 5-8 times that of the manufacturing stage carbon emissions.