Group 1 - The Fourth Smart Irrigation Conference was held in Jiangsu Kunshan on October 26-27, focusing on "Developing Smart Irrigation and Empowering Agricultural Water Conservation with Digital Technology" [1] - The smart irrigation industry in China has accelerated its development, achieving breakthroughs in technology research and development, equipment promotion, and application scale [1] - By 2024, the area of water-saving irrigation projects in China is expected to reach 6.38 million hectares, a 12.5% increase compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [1] Group 2 - The effective utilization coefficient of irrigation water in farmland is projected to reach 0.580 by 2024, with the average water usage per hectare of irrigated land reduced to 342 cubic meters, a 4% decrease from the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [1] - The transition of agriculture in China is moving from a traditional model based on resource and input competition to a modern path relying on technology and innovation [2] - The Agricultural Research Institute has focused on "safe water supply, precise water control, and efficient water use" for smart irrigation technology innovation [2] Group 3 - Smart irrigation technology in China has shifted from single equipment improvement to systematic technological reconstruction, with results moving from generic technology supply to scenario-specific precision adaptation [3] - The integration of digital technology with agricultural water-saving practices is expected to enhance smart irrigation, ensuring efficient and ecological water use for every inch of arable land [3]