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Supplemental irrigation for improved water use efficiency and productivity of wheat in rain-fed agriculture

Supplemental irrigation is used to uphold even soil moisture levels by irrigating the fields during critical and dry periods to balance the scarcity of soil moisture in later growth stages and save the crops. The exact amount of water added and timing are explained in this practice. Additionally, some examples of the application of supplemental irrigation such as in wheat production in Morocco are detailed. Finally, some general practices that are important for improving the efficiency of supplemental irrigation such as crop varieties, seeding rate and nitrogen application are explained.

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Author: FAO, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
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Organization: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO TECA
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Year: 2016
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Country/ies: Morocco
Geographical coverage: Near East and North Africa
Type: Practices
Content language: English
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