Innovative energy-saving technologies in irrigated farming systems in post-war recovery

Abstract

According to the FAO, Ukraine's agricultural resource potential allows feeding 450-500 million people, but today only a third of its potential is used. This is due to a number of factors, primarily related to climate change. Since 1991, the area of the risky agricultural zone in Ukraine has increased by 7% [1-3]. At the same time, the area with excessive and sufficient atmospheric moisture decreased by 10% and occupies only 7.6 million hectares of arable land. Thus, 77% of Ukraine's arable land needs constant irrigation. According to forecasts, further climate changes will worsen the conditions of natural moisture supply [3]. As a result, the role of irrigation in the production of agricultural products will only grow and contribute to the rapid recovery of Ukraine in the post-war period.