What’s in it for me?
Deficit irrigation
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In regions where water resources are restrictive it can be more profitable for a farmer to maximize crop water productivity instead of maximizing the harvest per unit land. |
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The saved water can be used for other purposes or to irrigate extra units of land. |
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Decreases the risk of certain diseases linked to high humidity. |
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Reduces nutrient loss, which results in better groundwater quality and lower fertilizer needs in comparison to cultivation under full irrigation |