The WEF 2025 white paper on Harnessing Digital Technologies for Smarter Water Management in Agriculture highlights how IoT, AI, and data platforms can optimize water use, boost yields, and build resilience against climate stress. With agriculture consuming over 70% of freshwater globally, digital tools such as precision irrigation, remote sensing, and predictive analytics are vital for efficiency and sustainability. Barriers include cost, limited connectivity, and low digital literacy among smallholders. The report calls for investment, capacity building, and public-private collaboration to scale adoption, ensuring equitable access and long-term food and water security in a climate-challenged world.

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