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SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT FOR AGRICULTURE
The report highlights that over one-quarter of global irrigated food production relies on unsustainable groundwater extraction, leading to land subsidence, saltwater intrusion, and ecological damage. It proposes four key strategies for sustainable management: measuring and managing data, setting sustainable extraction limits, enhancing recharge through managed and nature-based solutions, and reducing demand through crop shifting or fallowing. The authors emphasize that strong water governance and local partnerships are essential to implement these technical solutions effectively.
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