Assessing Barriers in Adaptation of Water Management Innovations under Rotational Canal Water Distribution System

This study assessed problems associated with irrigation water provisions and the potential barriers to adaptation of interventions (soil moisture sensors, on-farm storage facilities drip method) under rotational canal distribution in Punjab, Pakistan. Three groups stakeholders were individually surveyed during September–December 2020: (i) 72 farmers, (ii) 15 officials, (iii) 14 academicians. We used descriptive statistical analysis, cross-tabulation Fisher test explore pattern responses across groups. The main system expressed by farmers as limited allocation, while academicians concerned mostly inflexibility officials indicated discussion among neighbors. According farmers’ responses, conventional depth/interval is flooding field observing plants, indicating over-irrigation behavior. Moreover, most important that highly rated three low awareness, lack training financial resources. Additionally, education revealed a statistically significant influence on awareness soil sensors facilities, large farm holders showed positive relationship conducting joint experiment scientists associations part their land improve use efficiency.