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David Von Drehle: The Colorado River crisis can't be solved without helping farmers

David Von Drehle: The Colorado River crisis can't be solved without helping farmers

Explosive population growth in the Southwest still accounts for just 10 percent of water use. Agriculture? 80 percent.
Drought-resistant farming

Drought-resistant farming catching on in New Mexico

More farmers are using cover crops, soil additives and crops suitable for drip irrigation in order to weather the drought.
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Hit by drought, Zimbabwe taps funding for water-wise farming

Backed by the Green Climate Fund, small-scale farmers in the south will get help to improve irrigation and use scarce water resources more efficiently.

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Vegetable gardens against climate change

Vegetable gardens against climate change

When the rain comes too late or not at all, it can be a matter of life and death for Mali's farmers. Vegetable gardens with smart irrigation can save them.
Switch to drip irrigation helps preserve aquifers

Switch to drip irrigation helps preserve aquifers

Millet is no longer a popular staple food in China, but the drought-tolerant crop is playing a role in controlling desertification in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

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