Improved irrigation efficiency: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 15:38, 4 April 2014
| Description: | Improved irrigation efficiency assumes an increase in the irrigation project efficiency and irrigation conveyance efficiency. |
| Reference: | Biemans et al., 2013 |
| Is implemented in: | Hydrological cycle |
| Associated theme items: | Irrigation (Water) |
Associated policy response component
Component: Land and biodiversity policies
Page: Land and biodiversity policies/Agricultural production system
Effects of this policy intervention on components
Component: Hydrological cycle
Effect : If irrigated area is not expanded, improving the irrigation efficiency on a large scale will decrease irrigation water withdrawals for irrigation. This means that water availability downstream will increase and water stress will get lower.