For example, improper cropping and irrigation practices have led to desertification in areas of Uzbekistan, where cotton is a major export.

During the 1980s irrigation practices converted from the ditch-and-furrow to the more sophisticated sprinkler types, both in town and farmlands.

Management includes use of resistant cultivars, proper irrigation practices, crop rotation, sanitation, and chemical control.

Additionally, the San Joaquin is suffering chronic salinity problems due to high levels of minerals being washed off the land by irrigation practices.

Urban runoff can be prevented by implementing efficient irrigation practices.

Encourage industry firms and professionals to promote smart irrigation practices and technologies to customers.

In reality, some of the irrigation practices grouped under this name involve a significant degree of management (for example surge irrigation).

Washington responded slowly, eventually authorizing a survey of irrigation practices.

The shade provided by these trees also helps to keep soil moist in dry seasons which results in less damaging irrigation practices.

Irrigation has always played a significant role in the island's agriculture, and the need to continuously improve irrigation practices has long been recognized.