irrigation
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Nearly half of the country's net sown farmland has no assured irrigation and depends largely on rainfall, making the timing and spread of the monsoon critical for millions of farmers.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Salt buildup in farmland is becoming an increasingly serious problem because of climate change, irrigation practices, and rising sea levels.
From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026
Three years later, after losing so many plants, she decided to add an irrigation system.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The water flooded fields and homes, took bridges and crossings out of service, and disrupted the operation of pumping stations for drinking water and irrigation.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Sweet Lord almighty, this is longer than my oral report on irrigation.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
Vocabulary lists containing irrigation
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The United States
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