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- Irrigation increases crop yields and ensure a steady supply of food throughout the year
- Maximizes the utilization of resources e.g. in places where the soil is fertile but
the water / rain is inadequate
- Important for the reclamation of arid and semi-arid land.
- Provides a regular reliable and adequate supply of water in areas with little rainfall.
- Source of employment in areas where it is used extensively.
- Promotes crop production for the export market and therefore contributes to a country’s revenue
- Allows production of paddy rice
- Allows growing of crops in green houses
- Facilitates irrigation in crop production
- Controls pests
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