The Impact of Modern Irrigation Techniques on Enhancing Food Security and Financial Investment" Wheat Crop as a Case Study

Abstract

Food is a fundamental human need that cannot be done without for more than three days. Humans require a complete and healthy diet, with a caloric intake of no less than 2,500 calories per day to perform their physical and mental duties. Iraq heavily relies on the oil sector despite the fertility of its land, while many Arab countries depend on agriculture to provide food, create job opportunities, and supply hard currency to fund development programs. The weakness of the agricultural sector in Iraq hampers development in other sectors. This study focused on the impact of modern irrigation technologies on wheat productivity in Iraq by analyzing the relationship between investment in these technologies, water use efficiency, and economic returns. The study relied on field data and statistical analysis tools to evaluate the differences between traditional and modern irrigation methods and concluded with results that support the viability of these technologies in enhancing food security and improving agricultural production. The study's problem lies in the misuse of water allocation and reliance on various traditional irrigation methods, leading to significant water losses, reduced agricultural productivity, deterioration of soil fertility, and desertion of many agricultural lands from production in Iraq. Thus, the research posits that the application of modern irrigation technologies will increase crop productivity and contribute to the development.