Modeling of Different Irrigation Methods for Maize Using AquaCrop Model: Case Study

Modeling of irrigation methods is one the most important techniques that contribute to future modern agriculture. This will conserve water as scarcity a major threat for In this study, AquaCrop model was used different maize in field trails Al-Yousifya, 15 km Southwest Baghdad. Field experiments were conducted two seasons during 2016 and 2017 using five including furrow, surface drip subsurface with three patterns emitter depth (10, 20 30 cm) irrigation. simulations biomass, grain yield, harvest index productivity validated statistical parameters under natural conditions obtained study area. For seasons, results R2 0.98 0.99, 0.99 0.97, 0.8 0.73 productivity, respectively. The has simulation considered very efficient tool modeling applications production existing central region Iraq.