How can farmers implement deficit irrigation strategies without compromising crop yields?

Deficit irrigation involves applying less water than the crop’s evapotranspiration rate, which can lead to water stress. To implement deficit irrigation without compromising crop yields, farmers can adopt strategies such as regulated deficit irrigation, where water is withheld during specific growth stages, and partial root-zone drying, where only part of the root system is irrigated. These approaches can stimulate deep root growth, improve water use efficiency, and maintain crop productivity.