Impacts of irrigation efficiency improvement on water use, water consumption and response to water price at field level
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2018.02.026
Abstract: Increasing irrigation efficiency has been suggested as a solution in water scarce areas but its potential rebound effect (increased ex-post water consumption) is receiving growing attention; paradoxically, although improved irrigation efficiency may reduce water use,… read more here.
Keywords: water; irrigation efficiency; water consumption; efficiency ... See more keywords
Improving irrigation efficiency will be insufficient to meet future water demand in the Nile Basin
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrh.2017.04.007
Abstract: Abstract The Nile River Basin covers an area of approximately 3.2 million km2 and is shared by 11 countries. Rapid population growth is expected in the region. The irrigation requirements of Nile riparian countries of… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation; water; irrigation efficiency; basin ... See more keywords
Irrigation efficiency and water withdrawal in US agriculture
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DOI: 10.2166/wp.2019.175
Abstract: To meet future food demand and sustainability requirements of society, the agriculture sector faces challenges in both the institutional dimension and the technological dimension. One of the main concerns regarding the current agricultural production pattern… read more here.
Keywords: efficiency; irrigation efficiency; water withdrawal; water ... See more keywords
The Contribution of Improvements in Irrigation Efficiency to Environmental Flows
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DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2018.00048
Abstract: Increasing irrigation efficiency is often assumed to be a means of saving water and a route to increasing irrigated agricultural production or making water available for other purposes, such as communities, industry or ecosystems. There… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation; water; environmental flows; irrigation efficiency ... See more keywords