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Develop Smart Irrigation for Water-Efficient Urban Farming

Urban farming must conserve water while maintaining productivity, yet smart irrigation systems could optimize water use while reducing labor requirements. The challenge is creating affordable smart irrigation specifically designed for urban farming applications. Barriers include technology costs, installation complexity, and integration challenges. Without efficient irrigation, urban farming may waste water while requiring excessive labor for maintenance. Successful smart irrigation could reduce water use by 50% while improving plant health, potentially creating urban farming systems that demonstrate water conservation while reducing management burden.

Applied Sciences, Sustainable Farming, Urban Farming