Publication Date: January 2025 | Publication Number: az2109-2025 |
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Agricultural systems in Arizona face numerous challenges due to drought, groundwater depletion, and increasing competition for water from industrial and urban sectors. Water districts across the state must adhere to strict regulations regarding reduced water allocations, which adds pressure on growers to sustain crop productivity with limited water supplies (Elshikha et al., 2024). These challenges are further exacerbated by the impacts of climate change, which increases the risks of water shortage in arid regions (Elsadek, 2023).