利用数字技术实现更智能的农业用水管理

W H I T EP A P E RJ U N E2 0 2 5 Contents Foreword3 Executive summary4 Introduction5 1Closing the gap in agricultural water efficiency91.1 Monitoring and assessing water resource availability111.2 Optimizing irrigation efficiency with smart systems131.3 Strategic crop selection for water resilience161.4 Leveraging technology to maximize rainwater harvesting18 2Building the foundation for digital water solutions in agriculture192.1 Establishing data infrastructure for smart agriculture212.2 Expanding connectivity in rural areas242.3 Upskilling farmers to leverage digital technologies242.4 Making smart agriculture affordable and scalable25 3Conclusion27 Contributors29 Acknowledgements29 Endnotes31 Disclaimer This document is published by theWorld Economic Forum as a contributionto a project, insight area or interaction.The findings, interpretations andconclusions expressed herein are a resultof a collaborative process facilitated andendorsed by the World Economic Forumbut whose results do not necessarilyrepresent the views of the World EconomicForum, nor the entirety of its Members,Partners or other stakeholders. ©2025 World Economic Forum. All rightsreserved. No part of this publication maybe reproduced or transmitted in any formor by any means, including photocopyingand recording, or by any informationstorage and retrieval system. Foreword water availability, optimize irrigation and guidecrop selection strategies in agriculture. Drawingon the insights of industry leaders, academiaand members of the World Economic Forum’sTech for Climate Adaptation initiative, WaterFutures Community and Food Innovation Hubs,the report is designed to help decision-makersnavigate the intricacies of water managementunder climate change pressure. To that end,it presents actionable insights grounded inlived realities rather than theoretical models,as well as tools to advance implementationstrategies and guide investment, policy andcollaboration initiatives across the agriculturallandscape. Today, 2.2 billion people lack access to safedrinking water. Up to 700 million people couldbe forced to relocate due to water shortagesby 2030.1Increasing global temperatures,unpredictable weather patterns and the growingfrequency of droughts further strain freshwaterresources, disrupting food security and threateninglives and livelihoods. Helen BurdettHead, Technology for Earth,World Economic Forum These pressures reflect a deeper systemicchallenge: the global hydrological cycle itself beingdisrupted, amplifying existing vulnerabilities anddestabilizing ecosystems. Agriculture accounts for over 70% of globalfreshwater withdrawals and plays a key role inaddressing the global water scarcity challenge.2However, many agricultural systems still relyon outdated irrigation methods and inefficientwater practices, making them more vulnerableto climate-induced disruptions and reducedagricultural productivity. Meeting these challengescalls for a transition from reactive watermanagement to forward-thinking, data-drivenapproaches to improve resilience and sustainabilityover the long run. Digital solutions offer achance to bridge this gap by facilitating real-timemonitoring, predictive analytics and precisionirrigation methods that enhance water efficiencyon a large scale. Without digital transformation,agriculture risks falling behind in addressingclimate-induced water shortages. The integration of cutting-edge digital technologieswith a well-defined, strategic, multi-stakeholderframework presents a promising avenuefor enhanced efficiency in agricultural watermanagement systems. By advancing robust datainfrastructure systems, capacity building andcoordinated regulatory initiatives, it is feasible toaccomplish a notable decrease in water wasteand improved efficiency in agricultural watermanagement. Findings validate the importanceof stakeholder engagement through collaborationand shared knowledge to build long-termresilience to future water stresses and shocks.Embracing this holistic approach creates theessential conditions for effective deployment ofdigital solutions, ensuring that technology, policyand operational expertise are aligned. By theconclusion of this report, policy-makers, businessleaders and water management experts will beequipped with actionable recommendationsto increase water efficiency, reduce waste andenhance sustainability, driving long-term watersecurity for future generations. Tania StraussHead, Food and Water,World Economic Forum This report, in collaboration with Koç Holding,explores how digital technologies can advanceagricultural water management. Through practicaluse cases and applied strategies, it showcaseshow artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things(IoT), remote sensing and other advancedtechnologies can work together to monitor Hatice YıldırımDigital TransformationProgram Manager,Koç Holding Executive summary Digital technologies offer a pathway toenhance agricultural water efficiency, unlockw