ANNOUNCEMENTS
Irrigation water management and scheduling is the principal tool to achieve the maximum potential yield, good crop quality, and good stewardship of the environment by maintaining proper soil moisture content. Agricultural production is linked to the amount and quality of water provided by farmers during the crop's growth season. Crop failure can be caused by a variety of factors, including soil moisture variations, unpredictable rainfall patterns, and a dry environment, to name a few. With the rise in demand for high nutritional value crops, scientific studies on the use of sustainable agriculture approaches and smart technology are becoming more common. The agriculture industry, which is a major part of India's economy, has been undergoing a significant transformation as a result of low crop production and productivity. Many research on agriculture claim that farming practices are the primary cause of crop failure. Since 2006, major agricultural changes have occurred in Karnataka. In the state of Karnataka, there has been a trend moving to water-intensive crops. Sugarcane and paddy are the most widely grown crops in the state, accounting for the majority of the land. Sugarcane farming is popular in the Mandya region, which also has a high number of sugarcane mills. The research focuses on the main crops in the Mandya district, specifically around Koppa village. To maximize crop productivity in the region, researchers must pay close attention to irrigation scheduling and cropping pattern approaches at the research site. CropWat is a model that evaluates crop water requirements and provides scientific irrigation schedule solutions with an irrigation scheme. In addition to scientific research, the report makes policy suggestions based on a critical examination of water and agriculture policy.
Key Words: Crop water requirement, Evapotranspiration, Irrigation requirement, Crops, Soil moisture.
