Smart greenhouses as the path towards precision agriculture in the food-energy and water nexus: case study of Qatar

被引：42
作者：
Karanisa T. [1 ]
Achour Y. [2 ]
Ouammi A. [1 ]
Sayadi S. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Biotechnology Program, Center for Sustainable Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha
[2] Electrical Systems and Telecommunications Engineering Laboratory, The National School of Applied Sciences of Kenitra, 14000, Kenitra
来源：
Environment Systems and Decisions | 2022年 / 42卷 / 4期
关键词：
controlled environment agriculture (CEA); FEW nexus; Food security; Greenhouse technology; Precision agriculture; Sustainable development;
D O I：
10.1007/s10669-022-09862-2
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摘要：
Greenhouse farming is essential in increasing domestic crop production in countries with limited resources and a harsh climate like Qatar. Smart greenhouse development is even more important to overcome these limitations and achieve high levels of food security. While the main aim of greenhouses is to offer an appropriate environment for high-yield production while protecting crops from adverse climate conditions, smart greenhouses provide precise regulation and control of the microclimate variables by utilizing the latest control techniques, advanced metering and communication infrastructures, and smart management systems thus providing the optimal environment for crop development. However, due to the development of information technology, greenhouses are undergoing a big transformation. In fact, the new generation of greenhouses has gone from simple constructions to sophisticated factories that drive agricultural production at the minimum possible cost. The main objective of this paper is to present a comprehensive understanding framework of the actual greenhouse development in Qatar, so as to be able to support the transition to sustainable precision agriculture. Qatar’s greenhouse market is a dynamic sector, and it is expected to mark double-digit growth by 2025. Thus, this study may offer effective supporting information to decision and policy makers, professionals, and end-users in introducing new technologies and taking advantage of monitoring techniques, artificial intelligence, and communication infrastructure in the agriculture sector by adopting smart greenhouses, consequently enhancing the Food-Energy-Water Nexus resilience and sustainable development. Furthermore, an analysis of the actual agriculture situation in Qatar is provided by examining its potential development regarding the existing drivers and barriers. Finally, the study presents the policy measures already implemented in Qatar and analyses the future development of the local greenhouse sector in terms of sustainability and resource-saving perspective and its penetration into Qatar’s economy. © 2022, The Author(s).
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