世界经济论坛-利用数字技术实现农业智能水管理（英）

Harnessing Digital Technologies for Smarter Water Management in AgricultureW H I T E P A P E RJ U N E 2 0 2 5In collaboration with Koç HoldingImages: Getty ImagesContentsForeword 3Executive summary 4Introduction 51 Closing the gap in agricultural water efficiency 91.1 Monitoring and assessing water resource availability 111.2 Optimizing irrigation efficiency with smart systems 131.3 Strategic crop selection for water resilience 161.4 Leveraging technology to maximize rainwater harvesting 182 Building the foundation for digital water solutions in agriculture 192.1 Establishing data infrastructure for smart agriculture 212.2 Expanding connectivity in rural areas 242.3 Upskilling farmers to leverage digital technologies 242.4 Making smart agriculture affordable and scalable 253 Conclusion 27Contributors 29Acknowledgements 29Endnotes 31Disclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project, insight area or interaction. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are a result of a collaborative process facilitated and endorsed by the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum, nor the entirety of its Members, Partners or other stakeholders.© 2025 World Economic Forum. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system.Harnessing Digital Technologies for Smarter Water Management in Agriculture2Today, 2.2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water. Up to 700 million people could be forced to relocate due to water shortages by 2030.1 Increasing global temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns and the growing frequency of droughts further strain freshwater resources, disrupting food security and threatening lives and livelihoods. These pressures reflect a deeper systemic challenge: the global hydrological cycle itself being disrupted, amplifying existing vulnerabilities and destabilizing ecosystems.Agriculture accounts for over 70% of global freshwater withdrawals and plays a key role in addressing the global water scarcity challenge.2 However, many agricultural systems still rely on outdated irrigation methods and inefficient water practices, making them more vulnerable to climate-induced disruptions and reduced agricultural productivity. Meeting these challenges calls for a transition from reactive water management to forward-thinking, data-driven approaches to improve resilience and sustainability over the long run. Digital solutions offer a chance to bridge this gap by facilitating real-time monitoring, predictive analytics and precision irrigation methods that enhance water efficiency on a large scale. Without digital transformation, agriculture risks falling behind in addressing climate-induced water shortages.This report, in collaboration with Koç Hold