The National Farmers Union posted an article late in June looking at the impact of smart irrigation techniques on adapting to changes in climate.  By controlling the amount of water used in irrigation, farmers can save not only water, which is a valuable resource in its own right, but also fuel for pumps and improve farmers’ bottom lines.  You can read the article at https://nfu.org/2017/06/26/what-should-farmers-know-about-climate-change-irrigation/.