The post-World War II era has witnessed a drastic increase in irrigation activities that have contributed substantially … distinction has to be made between the overall positive contribution of irrigation to agricultural productivity and economic … irrigation. In many cases, water resources have been overdeveloped; there has been overspending on capital; and significant costs …

The economic importance and level of employment in agriculture are declining in many rural regions. There are many … agriculture, such as investments in rural infrastructure, digital connectivity, health care, and other public services. With … transition towards a diversified low carbon rural economy continues, additional synergies could be developed between agriculture …