Agriculture
Globally, the agricultural sector consumes about 70% of the planet’s accessible freshwater. Because water is vital for the success of agriculture, proper water management techniques are necessary to meet food and fiber material demands around the world. Resources available here pay special attention to efficient irrigation and sustainable agriculture techniques.
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Agriculture Resources
Sprinkler Irrigation
Published:
February 1, 1965U.S. Agency for International Development
Sprinkling, as a method of irrigation, has been used for many years and in many parts of the world for the irrigation of nurseries, vegetables and special crops - crops which bring high return per unit of area. Last of the early systems were permanently installed spray lines. 3ince the...Read more
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