Agricultural Production and Groundwater Conservation: Examples of Good Practices in Shanxi Province, People's Republic of China
by Asian Development Bank
2021-01-06 16:42:36
Agricultural Production and Groundwater Conservation: Examples of Good Practices in Shanxi Province, People's Republic of China
by Asian Development Bank
2021-01-06 16:42:36
Climate change and declining water resources threaten food production systems worldwide, increasing the need for efficient agricultural processes. The Shanxi Province of the People's Republic of China has been experiencing declining groundwater table...
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Climate change and declining water resources threaten food production systems worldwide, increasing the need for efficient agricultural processes. The Shanxi Province of the People's Republic of China has been experiencing declining groundwater tables since 1956. This publication provides examples of how ADB's development support met the rising challenges in water security, food production, and climate change faced by communities in the Shanxi Province, which resulted to reduced farm labor, increased crop yields, and efficient water usage.
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