Is the agricultural production of the upper basin of Pergamino stream responsible for soils and water degradation?

Is the agricultural production of the upper basin of Pergamino stream responsible for soils and water degradation?

Year of publication 2018

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Poster, banner

Edition 1

Language English

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