A Linear Programming Model for Operational Optimization of Agricultural Activity Considering a Hydroclimatic Forecast—Case Studies for Western Bahia, Brazil

The water crisis is a reality in Western Bahia. In this region, hydroclimatic monitoring system capable of providing availability information advance for users was implemented objectively to avoid conflicts. study, we proposed the integration between and linear programming method optimize agricultural net benefit considering scenarios rainfall delay or reduction. Case studies were demonstrated five farms three municipalities results show that irrigated areas, model optimizes economic by possibility continuous double-cropping system, even reduction, where irrigation can supply demand crops. rainfed it noticeable reduction scenarios, response not crop, due accentuated deficit crops, which may cause significant yield It found farm-level analysis, farmers had 61% areas. This study opens optimization methodologies with new insights into how guide governance actions regions reality.