This case study centers on growing demand for water resources in the agricultural sector worldwide. More specifically, it is concerned with the role of ‘precision irrigation’ in meeting these demands while simultaneously promoting sustainable agricultural livelihoods and ecosystem health. The content of the introductory overview that follows is based on reports produced by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), UNESCO, The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Links to these organizations and others can be found in the ‘Resources’ section.