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Question : Describe methods of water conservation in agriculture.

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Solution :Agricultural water is often lost due to leaks in canals, run off and evaporation. Some of the water conserving methods are:
* USING LINED or covered canals that reduce loss of water and evaporation.
*using improved techniques such as sprinklers and drip irrigation.
*encouraging the development of CROPS that require less water and are drought resistant.
*MULCHING of soil in vegetable cultivation and in horticulture.


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