How efficiently do farmers use water?
Very! Farmers in California are continually testing newtechnologies to maximize their production and economic return, and to save water!They increase their efficiency through various farm management practices, includingimproved plant varieties, laser guided leveling of land, irrigation techniques anddelivery systems designed to ensure optimum efficiency, water recycling programs and more. Advanced irrigation technology and practices, such as buried dripsystems and deficit irrigation, have helped farmers more efficiently manage their wateruse and minimize waste. Additionally, about one-third of California’s irrigated land is coveredunder a memorandum of understanding obligating irrigation districts to identify andimplement efficient water management practices that are cost effective.
