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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Final Report Covering Period 11/95-12/00: Development of a Geographic Information System for Assessment of Suitable Areas for Runoff Irrigation
Published:
May 1, 2001U.S. Agency for International Development
In arid regions like the experimental basin of the Sanzar river in Uzbekistan the agricultural activity is restricted by the small amount of river water. At the same time there are sufficient rain water resources during spring which can be harvested, stored in soil and used by plants during the dry...Read more
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Uzbekistan, Europe and Central AsiaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.