FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Water applied as irrigation allows for crop production in arid regions and supplements soil moisture in humid regions when growing season precipitation is insufficient. Irrigation has enhanced both the productivity and profitability of the agricultural sector.

Detailed explanation-2: -The bulk of the world’s water use is for agriculture, industry, and electricity. The most common water uses include: Drinking and Household Needs. Recreation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Around 70 percent of freshwater withdrawals go into agriculture.

Detailed explanation-4: -Irrigated agriculture remains the largest user of water globally, a trend encouraged by the fact that farmers in most countries do not pay for the full cost of the water they use. Agriculture irrigation accounts for 70% of water use worldwide and over 40% in many OECD countries.