The role of water in sustainable agricultural development in Iraq (Review) | ||
| Kirkuk University Journal For Agricultural Sciences | ||
| Volume 14, Issue 3, September 2023, Pages 11-16 PDF (778.45 K) | ||
| Document Type: Review Paper | ||
| DOI: 10.58928/ku23.14302 | ||
| Author | ||
| Ali S. Shukr* | ||
| Department of Agricultural Economics , College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This article aims to find out the impact of water in the process of sustainable agricultural development in Iraq, by presenting the reality of water resources in Iraq and water sources with reference to water sources globally and at the level of the Arab world, the low efficiency of the use of water resources in Iraq, which was considered one of the biggest challenges that led to the depletion of this important and vital resource, as it did not exceed in the best cases 40%, which is a small percentage if compared to neighboring countries and the Arab homeland. Moreover, the study did not indicate any trend to use virtual water as a more rational alternative to importing water between the high costs of water and its transportation, and it was also shown through the study that there are many challenges that affected water management in Iraq, including water share and water security, as well as shared water with neighboring and upstream countries. The study recommended supporting and encouraging the use of modern irrigation systems (sprinklers) to raise the efficiency of water use and link water security with food security because of their major role in raising the process of sustainable agricultural development in Iraq As well Aa activating the rule aquatic Agricultural extension because of its role in guiding and guiding farmers in rationalizing the use of water resources and urging them to adopt modern irrigation technologies. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Virtual Water; Water Security; Water Costs; water management | ||
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