Aghil Yari

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Affiliation

Polywise

Bio

Aghil, holding a Ph.D. in Precision Irrigation from McGill University, brings over 20 years of global expertise in advancing agricultural practices through cutting-edge technologies such as IoT and AI. Specializing in precision irrigation, variable-rate technologies, soil, plant, and water sensors, and climate control systems, he is dedicated to optimizing resource use and promoting sustainability in agriculture, urban farming, and landscape irrigation. As the founder and leader of Hydrowise and Polywise, he spearheads innovation in manufacturing, precision irrigation, and agritech, driving impactful solutions for a more sustainable future.

Publications as Author

November 4, 2025
Issue Paper

Precision Irrigation Management

This report examines the principles, technologies, and applications of precision irrigation across gravity, sprinkler, and microirrigation systems. It reviews variable rate irrigation, soil- and plant-based sensing, evapotranspiration monitoring, irrigation scheduling tools, and complementary technologies such as fertigation and data-driven decision support systems.