Title: Agricultural Water Problems and Solutions – What You Need To Know | Wake Up World
Headings: Agricultural Water Problems and Solutions – What You Need To Know
Agricultural Water Problems and Solutions – What You Need To Know
Defining the Agricultural Water Problem
Causes of Agricultural Water Problem
Poor Planning on Water Usage
Chemical Usage and Poor Waste Management
Competition for Water Resources
Per capita water availability by region, 1950-2000
Absence of Trace Minerals
Effects of Agricultural Water Problems
Accessibility and Health Challenges
Endangers Aquatic Life
Low Productivity in Irrigated Lands
Solving the Agricultural Water Problem
Government Regulations
Encourage Organic Farming
Encourage Sustainable Agriculture
Encourage Water Catchment
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Content: Water that is contaminated by agricultural chemicals causes severe health problems in human beings including lung and respiratory tract infections, stomach ulcers and kidney diseases. Due to inability of cities to provide sufficient drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities to residents, millions of people across the globe get infected by waterborne diseases caused by parasites such as guinea worms. Endangers Aquatic Life
When chemicals from fertilizers find their way into groundwater and other water systems, the repercussions are devastating on both ecosystems and human beings. Parasites and bacteria that find their way into marine ecosystems pollute aqua life as well as other animals that depend on that water. Fertilizer chemicals and manure in the water reduces oxygen levels in the water resulting to loss of aquatic life and destruction of marine ecosystems like freshwater lakes, rivers and coral reefs. Low Productivity in Irrigated Lands
Salinization and waterlogging are increasingly reducing productivity levels of irrigated lands. Out of all the water that is withdrawn from lakes, aquifers and rivers is used for irrigation. As much as agriculture is the largest water consumer in the world in terms of volumes, it is a relatively low-efficient, low-value and extremely subsidized user. Countries such as Mexico, Indonesia, China and India have in the past invested heavily in agriculture. However, irrigation indicators show a shortfall in agricultural yields as well as the technical efficiency of water usage.