Contents

Foreword

Abstract

Background

1. Agricultural water management is vital to sustain life
2. The need for continued investment in agricultural water management to make productivity gains
3. The multiple roles of water: the special character of agricultural water use
4. Improving the service to users: from supply to demand driven initiatives
5. Alleviating the environmental impact: the search for alternatives

Looking forward

6. The challenge ahead: re-inventing agricultural water management
7. Key 1 - Water productivity gains: modernizing irrigation where there is comparative advantage
8. Key 2 - Improving the governance of agricultural water management
9. Key 3 - Pursue strategic investment in agriculture

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