ASSESSMENT OF CROP WATER REQUIREMENTS BY USING CROPWAT FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE (AKHISAR-MANISA, TURKEY)

Abstract

This study was planned to assess the optimum water requirements of chosen crops and contribute to sustainable water management in Manisa-Akhisar Beyoba Region, which makes agricultural production with groundwater. A severe regional hydrological and agricultural drought for the past two years in this region has led to more use of groundwater. This resulted in a rapid decrease in groundwater levels. This study created a guide on the optimum water requirement of the crops to be grown for the sustainable use of groundwater in the region.