Water Saving Agriculture and Agricultural System Engineering

The water resource insufficiency has become one of the key factors which restrict sustainable agricultural development of China. This paper, from points of view of principles of system engineering, and through analysis of problems faced in water saving agricultural development of China, provides suggestions to systematic decision on China’s water saving agricultural development and corresponding solutions. Based on the investigation of current situation of water resources of China, this paper suggests that irrigation system structures be further improved, comprehensive research and development be emphasized, and differences be considered for water saving patterns among different regions.