Key Facts

In Africa only 7% of crops are irrigated 1

By 2030 irrigation water withdrawal is expected to grow by about 14% 2

High-intensity irrigation leads often to waterlogging and/or salinization. About 1/3 of irrigated land is now severely or moderately affected. 3
Photos: 1- Joe Ronzio, 2- Neil Palmer / IWMI , 3- IWMI
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