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Water Resources in Agricultural Development by ncnc is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Agriculture is the primary economic activity in northern Sri Lanka, employing over 50% of the workforce. However, water resources are under stress due to population growth, uncontrolled groundwater extraction, and damage during the conflict. The document outlines development strategies to more sustainably manage water resources, including conserving surface and groundwater, shifting to commercial agriculture, and taking an integrated approach across sectors like crops, livestock, fisheries and forestry. The

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ncnc

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EN