Drip irrigation - Changing the Way Rice is Grown Sustainably in Turkey
Turkey has 28 million hectares of arable land, of which only 33% has access to water for irrigation. Agriculture is heavily dependent on irrigation and consumes about two thirds of available water resources. Uneven distribution of water resources, fragmented land, adverse climate conditions, sub-optimal irrigation and agricultural practices further add to the challenge. The introduction of efficient irrigation technologies for increasing agricultural productivity remains a priority for Turkey.
The Future of Farming: Smart Community Irrigation Solutions
The world has been living in the ignorant belief for centuries that “We’ll always have enough water for ourselves” Water is essential for life. However, the unthinkable has unfortunately happened, and right now 43 countries, which comprise about 700 million people across the globe, are facing worrying levels of water crisis. The United Nations further estimates that as early as 2025, two-thirds of the population of the world will be suffering in water-stressed regions.
The Future of Farming: Smart Community Irrigation Solutions
The world has been living in the ignorant belief for centuries that “We’ll always have enough water for ourselves” Water is essential for life. However, the unthinkable has unfortunately happened, and right now 43 countries, which comprise about 700 million people across the globe, are facing worrying levels of water crisis. The United Nations further estimates that as early as 2025, two-thirds of the population of the world will be suffering in water-stressed regions.
The Future of Farming: Smart Community Irrigation Solutions
The world has been living in the ignorant belief for centuries that “We’ll always have enough water for ourselves” Water is essential for life. However, the unthinkable has unfortunately happened, and right now 43 countries, which comprise about 700 million people across the globe, are facing worrying levels of water crisis. The United Nations further estimates that as early as 2025, two-thirds of the population of the world will be suffering in water-stressed regions.