agronomy
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U.S. Midwest Soil Is Eroding Faster Than Ever, Modern Farming Could Be to Blame
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A 1,000-Year-Old Irrigation System in Spain Is Getting a New Life
Researchers in Spain’s arid Southeast are working to restore Islamic-era acequias, canals that form an irrigation system in Andalucia’s Sierra Nevada mountains.
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Groundwater Depletion Threatens 20% Of India’s Winter Farmland
In India, agriculture employs more than 50% of the country. It’s also in crisis due to climate change and groundwater loss. A new study shows how these two factors are putting the country’s farmers at risk.
