irrigation
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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
A dense population, extensive irrigation, abundant moisture and large numbers of outdoor workers combine to create conditions in which even routine labour can become risky.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“With the rising fuel—needed for irrigation pumping and tractors—and fertilizer prices, there’s even more reluctance to plant multiple cycles.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
The six-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home was built in 2022 and sits on a private, acre-plus lot with full-yard irrigation and large trees.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
Construction of large-scale irrigation systems did not accompany the emergence of states but came only significantly later in each of those areas.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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