The irrigation challenge

Land and Water Division

The irrigation challenge

Increasing irrigation contribution to food security through higher water productivity from canal irrigation systems

Year of publication 2003

Pages 26

Author Land and Water Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Series title International Programme for Technology and Research in Irrigation and Drainage

Series number 1020-7376

Edition 1

Full item page

Language English

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