Water scarcity and regulatory scenario are driving the adoption of water conservation technologies globally
04-May-2017
Global
Technology Research
D7BE-01-00-00-00
EN00978-GL-TR_19978
Technologies play a major role in reducing water consumption. This current research service discusses about management practices and seven technologies that can reduce water consumption in agriculture: Drip irrigation, desalination, hydroponics, variable rate irrigation (VRI), aeroponics, atmospheric water generation (AWG), and sensors and smart meters. The research service also talks about global and region-wise trends of the technologies, Key technology stakeholders for each technology and Opportunity evaluation and technology evolution for next five years.
1.1 Research Scope
1.2 Research Process and Methodology
1.2 Research Process and Methodology (Continued)
1.3 Key Findings
1.3 Key Findings (continued)
1.3 Key Findings (continued)
1.3 Key Findings (continued)
2.1 Irrigation is one of the Major Consumers of Fresh Water Globally
2.2 Significance of Water Conservation in Agriculture
2.3 Three Types of Stakeholders Play an Important Role in Water Conservation
2.4 Water Management Practices
2.5 Technology Snapshot: Drip Irrigation
2.5.1 Companies Offering Drip Irrigation Solutions are Spread across the Globe
2.6 Technology Snapshot: Desalination
2.6.1 Desalination is Being Explored by Technology Developers for Providing Water for Irrigation
2.7 Technology Snapshot: Hydroponics
2.7.1 Hydroponics is Forming the Basis for Many Modern Day Gardens
2.8 Technology Snapshot: Variable Rate Irrigation
2.8.1 VRI Products Improve Water Utilization Efficiency in Fields
2.9 Technology Snapshot: Aeroponics
2.9.1 A Number of Companies are Integrating Aeroponics into Vertical Farms
2.10 Technology Snapshot: Atmospheric Water Generation
2.10.1 AWG Products are Available at Different Capacities that can Address the Varying Needs of Agriculturists
2.11 Technology Snapshot: Smart Water Management
2.11.1 Companies Provide Integrated Solutions Combining Sensors and Software Solutions
3.1 Technologies Distribution: Drip Irrigation is the Predominant Technology Globally
3.2 Drivers: Regulatory Mandates and Recent Technology Advances are Driving Adoption of Water Conservation
3.3 Challenges: Capital cost and Technical Skill Requirement are Major Challenges for Technology Adoption
4.1 Opportunity Strategy Evaluation: All 7 Water Conservation Technologies Considered to Have High Investment Potential
4.2 Water Conservation Technologies: Technology Development Scenario, Global, 2017-2022
5.1 Drip Irrigation and Desalination are Established Technologies while Hydroponcis and Aeroponics are Emerging
5.2 Sensors and Smart Meters are Expected to Play a Major Role in the Future of Water Conservation in Agriculture
6.1 Key Patents in Drip Irrigation
6.2 Key Patents in VRI and Sensors
6.3 Key Patents in Aeroponics and Hydroponics Systems
6.4 Key Contacts
7.1 Appendix A–Opportunity Strategy Evaluation: Definition of Criteria Used for Evaluation
7.2 Appendix A–Opportunity Strategy Evaluation: Explanation of Quadrant Placement in the Matrix
7.3 Appendix A–Opportunity Strategy Evaluation: Criteria-based Evaluation of Water Conservation Technologies
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| Deliverable Type | Technology Research |
|---|---|
| No Index | No |
| Podcast | No |
| Author | Lekshmy Ravi |
| Industries | Environment |
| WIP Number | D7BE-01-00-00-00 |
| Keyword 1 | Water Conservation Technologies |
| Keyword 2 | Water Conservation Technologies in Agriculture |
| Keyword 3 | Drip irrigation |
| Is Prebook | No |
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