Crop water requirements decreasing in Hebei Province, impacting agricultural production.
Crop water requirement in Hebei Province has decreased significantly over the past 35 years. By analyzing historical weather data, researchers found that both reference evapotranspiration and crop water requirement have decreased. The decrease in crop water requirement is particularly notable for winter wheat and maize. While there are differences in water deficit among different crops, the overall increase in water deficit is not significant. This information is crucial for agricultural production and water resource management in the region.