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The water we eat — irrigated agriculture's heavy toll

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Article Published 20 Apr 2009 Last modified 11 May 2021

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Agriculture imposes a heavy and growing burden on Europe's water resources, threatening water shortages and damage to ecosystems. To achieve sustainable water use, farmers must be given the right price incentives, advice and assistance.

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