irrigation
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In Nazlet Al-Shobak, irrigation pumps sit idle for hours to conserve fuel.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The six-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home was built in 2022 and sits on a private, acre-plus lot with full-yard irrigation and large trees.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
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
At the Yayoi transition, perhaps nothing more happened than that Jomon society received cold-resistant rice seeds and information about paddy irrigation from Korea, enabling people to produce more food and increase their numbers.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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