Precision Fertigation: Delivering Nutrients Exactly When Plants Need Them

Precision fertigation combines advanced irrigation technology with real-time nutrient management to deliver fertilizers directly to the plant root zone when they are most needed. This approach optimizes nutrient uptake efficiency, minimizes leaching losses, and supports sustainable crop production. By integrating sensors, automation, and data analytics, precision fertigation systems enable farmers to monitor soil moisture, nutrient levels, and crop growth dynamically. The practice ensures higher yields, better quality produce, and reduced environmental impact. This paper highlights recent advancements, challenges, and prospects of precision fertigation as a cornerstone of modern, resource-efficient agriculture.