Wastewater irrigation in Maharashtra: an exploration

Wastewater irrigaon is not new in Maharashtra and the Government of Maharashtra as well as farmers are beginning to recognize its value as a drought response. This Highlight presents a synthesis of eld exploraons in 11 locaons in Maharashtra which cover the extent of wastewater irrigaon; economics...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Palrecha, A., Sakhare, N., Patkar, S., Sule, S., Sebastian, S., Ramola, M.
Formato: Brief
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Water Management Institute 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/89601
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Sumario:Wastewater irrigaon is not new in Maharashtra and the Government of Maharashtra as well as farmers are beginning to recognize its value as a drought response. This Highlight presents a synthesis of eld exploraons in 11 locaons in Maharashtra which cover the extent of wastewater irrigaon; economics of wastewater and freshwater use; farmers' preferences and percepons about wastewater; and how they are adapng to its use in agriculture.