The agricultural perspective on water conservation in Turkey
2014
Ertek, A. | Yılmaz, H.
This study focused on the effects of agricultural practices on water conservation in Turkey. Currently, about 75% of Turkey's available water resources are used for agricultural purposes. In this study, possible solutions for water shortage were analyzed in the light of the research and statistics studies conducted on agricultural irrigation in Turkey and the world.The objectives of this paper are: (1) to evaluate the water losses due to the irrigation system, (2) discuss the effects of improved WUE on water conservation, (3) examine the amount of water lost due to the wastage of foodstuffs, (4) discuss water conservation by applying appropriate crop pattern for the region and (5) other issues.The result of the study, it was understood that if applications above described are fulfilled, ratio of water used for agricultural purposes can be reduced about 50% or more.
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