Groundwater depletion is a serious issue in the southern and central parts of the High Plains
Aquifer (HPA), USA. A considerable imbalance exists between the recharge process and …

Intensification of droughts in agricultural areas threaten global food security. The impacts of
drought stresses vary widely across a region, not only due to climate variability but also due …

A current policy subsidizes farmers to invest in improved on‐farm irrigation efficiency,
expecting water to be conserved off farm. Contrary to expectation, water has been …

Many consider gravity-flow irrigation inefficient and deride its use. Yet, there are cases
where gravity-flow irrigation can play an important role in highly productive and profitable …

Written for professionals and students in agricultural fields, this book addresses current
problems associated with water supplies required for agricultural purposes and food …

Climate changes and the unremitting overexploitation of groundwater in the Hamedan-
Bahar Plain have raised concerns about the sustainability of groundwater resources. The …

On the Ground• The concept of natural water storage has gained traction as an alternative to
traditional dams that can potentially mitigate the impacts of changing precipitation patterns …

The water‐level decline of the High Plains/Ogallala aquifer is one of the largest water
management concerns in the United States. The economy and livelihood of people living in …

Water scarcity is becoming more acute, necessitating better understanding of farmer
adoption of improved irrigation technologies. Using data from the national 2013 Farm and …

Unsustainable groundwater mining threatens the economic stability of several regions
around the world. Developing sustainable water-use policies and integrated water …