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Revitalizing Asia's Irrigation

To Sustainably Meet Tomorrow's Food Needs

Year of publication 2009

Pages 41 p.

Author Mukherji, M.;Facon, T.;Land and Water Division

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-9090-709-1

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This paper discusses ways to revitalize Asia's irrigation. It shows why irrigation schemes and investments are important for Asia's growing population. It further recommends five strategies for Asian irrigation.

Language English

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