Precision Irrigation Technology
Computer Generated Presentation with Script
Behnaz Molaei
Assistant Professor and Extension Irrigation Engineering
Tennessee State University
Nashville
Team Members:
Molaei, B1
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Assistant Professor and Extension Irrigation Engineering, Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering , Nashville, Tennessee, 37209
Abstract
The Precision Irrigation Technology presentation was developed to provide essential information on soil and water relationships for irrigation scheduling, along with insights into advanced sensing technologies, including soil, plant, atmospheric, and remote sensing-based sensors, for precision irrigation management. This presentation was delivered during six in-service training sessions organized by me in February and March 2024 for Agricultural and Natural Resources (ANR) extension agents at Tennessee State University (TSU) and the University of Tennessee (UT). These two in-service training events with the title of "Precision Irrigation Management" and "Fruit Crops: Frost Control and Water Management," were posted on www.super2.tennessee.edu, and each was conducted in three different regions of Tennessee—eastern, central, and western. In total, 60 extension agents attended the training in their respective regions. Based on the evaluation forms that were shared with them after my presentation, it was revealed that around 90% of respondents had limited prior knowledge about sensor applications for precision water management, with this presentation significantly enhanced their understanding. To further disseminate this information and increase its impact in their regions, the presentation was shared with all attendees via email the day after each session. Additionally, I was invited as a guest speaker at the PickTN conference on February 15th, where I incorporated this presentation into my discussion on "Irrigating Tennessee Fruit Crops". Approximately 40 individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise attended this talk, potentially adding to the extension and outreach impact in the area of precision water management.
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