Agro-Hydrological Modelling Systems in Peninsula Malaysia: A Comprehensive Review and a Guide towards Model Development

• Muazu D. ZAKARI

  Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia

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• Md R. KAMAL

  Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia

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• Wada I. MUHAMMAD

  Department of Agricultural Engineering, Federal University, Wukari, Nigeria

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• Nuraddeen M. NASIDI

  Agricultural and Environmental Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria

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• Dahiru MOHAMMED

  Department of Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria

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Agro-hydrological modelling systems play a vital role in understanding and managing water resources in agricultural landscapes. Incorporating hydrological processes and agricultural practices through modelling systems is essential for sustainable land and water management in Peninsula Malaysia, where agriculture is a significant industry. This article provides an overview of the agro-hydrological modelling systems implemented in Peninsula Malaysia and their applications, strengths, limitations, and future research directions. Various paper publications were considered, including papers listed in the Scopus database. Based on the findings, a key gap identified in Peninsula Malaysia is that the application of agro-hydrological modelling systems is still in its early stages. Additionally, few models incorporate long-term climate change projections and adaptive water management strategies. To address these limitations, the review proposes a flow chart for model setup and input data. These techniques, however, have the potential to significantly improve water management in the region. This paper aims to assist policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders in making informed decisions about water management strategies in agricultural landscapes and to provide future research direction on agro-hydrological modelling.

• FJET_12_22_15

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