World population is set to increase by a third in the next 25 years, with no corresponding increase in global rainfall. About seventy per cent of the world's abstracted water is used in farming and therefore the economics of irrigation is becoming an increasingly important issue for sustainable development. Water for Agriculture provides a thorough overview of this highly topical subject, written in a clear and accessible style.
The Scope of the book is wide both in its analysis and in its geographical coverage. Topics covered include the infrastructure, operation and maintenance...

World population is predicted to increase by a third by the year 2025 but there is no prospect of any increase in global rainfall. About 70 per cent of global abstracted water is used in farming and therefore the economics of irrigation is becoming an increasingly important issue for sustainable development.

The pace of agricultural change since 1950 has led to a number of problems, including significant environmental pollution. This fully referenced textbook is written for students and professionals seeking a contemporary introduction to agricultural pollution. It provides a clear, scientific and technical understanding of the major pollution issues associated with modern European agriculture. It develops this understanding to explain the causes of agricultural pollution and to explore the principles and practice of pollution control on the farm. Case studies illustrate the range of approaches...