Explain the importance of irrigation in crop production.

      

Explain the importance of irrigation in crop production.

  

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johnson
- 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
johnson mwenjera answered the question on December 6, 2017 at 12:39


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