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irrigation  

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  • Irrigation is the artificial application of water to land for the purpose of supplying moisture essential for plant growth. Although irrigation is an old art, its importance has increased in recent times with the increased demand for food to meet the needs of a growing population. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Irrigation]

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