Cotton and water is a much-discussed topic, with a lot of misinformation circulating. Today, on World Water Day, we provide information about cotton and irrigation:
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On today’s #Worldwaterday learn something about cotton & irrigation:
? Only 45 % of all cotton fields are irrigated
? Most used method of irrigation is surface irrigation
? 12 % of all irrigated area is drip irrigated
? Irrigated fields have higher yields and thus use less land
? Water is part of a natural cycle, it doesn’t get lost
? Irrigation makes yield more predictable and therefore offers a more stable income to farmers and their families
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