Democratization of Crop Irrigation: A Socio-Technical Optimization Approach Using Particle Swarm Optimization
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https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v13i7.1720-1730.7524Keywords:
collective irrigation, particle swarm optimization, smart irrigation, socio-economic contribution, water equitable distributionAbstract
This article explores an intelligent and equitable approach to collective and participatory irrigation for small farmers, with an emphasis on the democratization of water use. It examines how this equitable irrigation approach can contribute to the social economy by improving irrigation efficiency and reducing costs for farmers. This work highlights the socio-economic benefits of this approach and highlights its potential to promote democratic water management particularly for small-scale farmers. To do this, we propose a collective irrigation system using a Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm, to accurately estimate crop water needs, a method of equitable distribution of water according to needs. Additionally, we propose a novel weighted aggregation technique to establish irrigation priorities among crops, taking into account factors such as crop yield, water scarcity, and economic value.
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