irrigation

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After setting up movable micro-emitters for irrigation, they planted native species that fit the site, soil and climate, focusing on their role in supporting a diverse ecosystem.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Without gas from the South Pars, there are few means to power the pumps and irrigation networks Iranian farmers rely on, said Shokri, the university researcher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Instead, the results provide a clearer picture of how plants distribute chemical compounds that enter through irrigation water.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Replanting and repairing the damage without gasoline for tractors or electricity for irrigation is nearly impossible.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

The theory also notes that any big, complex system for irrigation or hydraulic management requires a centralized bureaucracy to construct and maintain it.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond