The challenge of water management in agriculture due
Research gap analysis derived from 3 agriculture papers in our local library.
The gap
The challenge of water management in agriculture due to environmental consequences. The need to ensure food security in the face of climate change. The outdated irrigation infrastructure in the study region.
Evidence profile
Sourced from the stated challenges and stated research gap and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.
Research trend
Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.
Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps
- A Systematic Review of Irrigation Water Quality, Vegetable Contamination, and Food Safety Concerns in Peri-Urban Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2026) · Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development · doi
The lack of safe and regulated water sources for irrigation. The presence of heavy metals and microbial pathogens in irrigation water and vegetables. The need for effective strategies to reduce contamination and promote food safety.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5Keywords: lack safe regulated water sources irrigation presence heavy - Assessing farmers' decisions toinvest in two water-saving irrigation methods using stochastic dynamicprogramming (2026) · The holistic approach to environment · doi
The challenge of water management in agriculture due to environmental consequences. The need to ensure food security in the face of climate change. The outdated irrigation infrastructure in the study region.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5Keywords: challenge water management agriculture due environmental consequences need - Human health risks assessment of vegetables irrigated with different water qualities (2026) · Scientific Reports · doi
Lack of understanding of the health risks associated with consuming vegetables irrigated with contaminated water. Need for effective wastewater management and continuous monitoring of irrigation water, agricultural soils, and edible crops.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: lack understanding health risks associated consuming vegetables irrigated - Human health risks assessment of vegetables irrigated with different water qualities (2026) · Scientific Reports · doi
Future research should focus on sustainable remediation technologies. Future research should focus on safe irrigation practices. Future research should focus on long-term monitoring programs to minimize heavy metal accumulation in vegetables.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: future research focus sustainable remediation technologies safe irrigation - A Systematic Review of Irrigation Water Quality, Vegetable Contamination, and Food Safety Concerns in Peri-Urban Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2026) · Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development · doi
Further studies are needed to develop effective strategies for reducing contamination and promoting food safety in urban and peri-urban agriculture. Research should focus on the development of safe and regulated water sources for irrigation. Studies should investigate the impact of contamination on human health and the environment.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5Keywords: further studies needed develop effective strategies reducing contamination
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