Water scarcity is a central challenge faced by farmers
Research gap analysis derived from 3 agriculture papers in our local library.
The gap
Water scarcity is a central challenge faced by farmers. The lack of institutional support for soil conservation is a major challenge. The decline of traditional practices and the growing dependence on ecologically harmful inputs are signifi
Evidence profile
Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges and limitations section and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 169 times in total.
Research trend
Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.
Supporting evidence — 6 representative gaps
- SYSTEMATIC REPLACEMENT OF FRESHWATER WITH AQUACULTURE EFFLUENTS FOR ENHANCED ANAEROBIC DIGESTION OF FOOD WASTE (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi
The combination of rapid aquaculture growth, high levels of food waste, and limited freshwater resources shows the need for practical and sustainable solutions. Freshwater scarcity is becoming more serious, with only about 1% of the world's total water easily available for use.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: combination rapid aquaculture growth high levels food waste - To save the soil, save the farmers: Social and environmental pressures on agricultural soils (2026) · Journal of Rural Studies · cited 1× · doi
Water scarcity is a central challenge faced by farmers. The lack of institutional support for soil conservation is a major challenge. The decline of traditional practices and the growing dependence on ecologically harmful inputs are significant challenges.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5Keywords: water scarcity central challenge faced farmers lack institutional - Sustainable Water Management in Horticulture: Problems, Premises, and Promises (2024) · Horticulturae · cited 42× · doi
The gap in knowledge on practices and technologies that optimize water use in horticulture. The lack of quantification of the extent and significance of water depletion and pollution due to horticultural activities. The limited information on the effectiveness of nature-based solutions and smart irrigation systems in horticulture.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: gap knowledge practices technologies optimize water use horticulture - Sustainable Water Management in Horticulture: Problems, Premises, and Promises (2024) · Horticulturae · cited 42× · doi
Investigations on water requirements of horticultural crops have primarily been superficial, - The extent and significance of water depletion and pollution due to horticulture are not well quantified, - Information relating to the effectiveness of nature-based solutions across production systems and agroecological regions is limited
generallimitations sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: investigations water requirements horticultural crops have primarily been - Sustainable Water Management in Horticulture: Problems, Premises, and Promises (2024) · Horticulturae · cited 42× · doi
The challenge of high water-use requirements and declining water supplies in horticulture. The challenge of environmental sustainability and the need to mitigate the impacts of horticulture on water resources. The challenge of improving water-use efficiency in horticulture through innovative management practices and irrigation technologies.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5Keywords: challenge high water-use requirements declining water supplies horticulture - Sustainable Water Management in Horticulture: Problems, Premises, and Promises (2024) · Horticulturae · cited 42× · doi
Further research is needed to quantify the extent and significance of water depletion and pollution due to horticulture, - Investigation of the effectiveness of nature-based solutions across production systems and agroecological regions is necessary, - Exploration of novel and recycled water sources for reducing dependence on natural water resources
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5Keywords: further research needed quantify extent significance water depletion
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