What are some irrigated cropping system practices that contribute to water conservation?
One of the most effective ways to conserve water, i.e., reduce the amount of water needed to sustain an irrigated operation, is to adopt crop rotations which include crops with low water use requirements – both daily and seasonally. Correspondingly, cultural practices such as reduced or minimum tillage, minimum soil disturbance, uniform plant spacing, appropriate variety selection, and crop sequencing or rotation can all contribute to ag water conservation.
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- From an irrigated cropland perspective, what are the processes and mechanisms that contribute to water losses – and which can be managed or influenced to contribute to ag water conservation?
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