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Abstract This study assesses the agronomic and economic advantages of replacing traditional flood irrigation with drip irrigation for sugarcane cultivation in water-scarce Upper Egypt. Confronting severe water shortages and inefficient conventional practices, we conducted a three-year comparative field study assessing crop yields and water use efficiency. The results reveal that drip irrigation improves water-use efficiency by 44% and increases sugarcane yields by 22% relative to flood irrigation, while also elevating net profits by 50%. Drip irrigation demonstrated an average efficiency of 85–90%, compared to 50–60% for flood irrigation. These findings underscore the dual benefits of drip irrigation in addressing water scarcity and enhancing agricultural productivity. The study provides compelling empirical evidence supporting drip irrigation as a sustainable solution for arid regions. To ensure long-term water resource sustainability and food security, we urge policymakers and agricultural stakeholders to prioritize large-scale adoption of drip irrigation systems through targeted investments and policy interventions.
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Drip irrigation improved sugarcane water-use efficiency by 44% relative to flood irrigation.
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e0“drip irrigation improves water-use efficiency by 44% and increases sugarcane yields by 22% relative to flood irrigation”
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Drip irrigation increased sugarcane yield by 22% relative to flood irrigation.
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e0“drip irrigation improves water-use efficiency by 44% and increases sugarcane yields by 22% relative to flood irrigation”
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Drip irrigation increased net profits by 50% relative to flood irrigation.
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e0“drip irrigation improves water-use efficiency by 44% and increases sugarcane yields by 22% relative to flood irrigation, while also elevating net profits by 50%”
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Average drip irrigation efficiency was 85–90%, compared with 50–60% for flood irrigation.
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e0“Drip irrigation demonstrated an average efficiency of 85–90%, compared to 50–60% for flood irrigation”
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The authors urge large-scale adoption of drip irrigation systems.
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e0“we urge policymakers and agricultural stakeholders to prioritize large-scale adoption of drip irrigation systems through targeted investments and policy interventions”
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