Weak and Strong Sustainability of Irrigation: A Framework for Irrigation Practices Under Limited Water Availability

Volume: 4
Published: Feb 28, 2020
Abstract
Agriculture strongly relies on irrigation. While irrigated land accounts for roughly 20% of the global cultivated area, it contributes to about 40% of crop production. In the last few decades, the growing demand for agricultural commodities has translated into an increasing pressure on the global freshwater resources, often leading to their unsustainable use. Here we investigate the sustainability of irrigation, balancing farmers’ profit...
Paper Details
Title
Weak and Strong Sustainability of Irrigation: A Framework for Irrigation Practices Under Limited Water Availability
Published Date
Feb 28, 2020
Volume
4
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