Author

Contributions

  • Institute for Social and Environmental T (Other Contributor) - Contributor

Publication

2003-04-01 - Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FA

Language

English

Word Count

12,750 words, Guess

Page Count

51 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

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  • Goodreads3001873

Classifications

  • LCCTD403 .M65 2003

Description

"This study attempts to re-frame the current thinking on groundwater development and the implications for food security. Groundwater is an important source for irrigated agriculture as it generally furnishes reliable and flexible inputs of water. To this extent, groundwater is instrumental in managing risk and optimizing food production. However, this reliance upon shallow aquifer systems for irrigation has turned to dependency. Competition for groundwater is intense both between neighbouring users and among economic sectors. This study highlights the role of adaptive strategies in dealing with aquifer management and indicates directions of research and management."--Preface.

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