Use of Advanced Irrigation Systems Lackadaisical

The excessive use of groundwater resources in the agricultural sector is a serious threat that can harm future generations, the spokesperson of the Majlis Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Commission said.
“While huge amounts of water are consumed in the agricultural sector, the process of implementing new advanced irrigation systems is moving at a snail’s pace,” Zabihollah Azami Sardoui was also quoted as saying by ILNA.
“According to the latest statistics provided by the Majlis Research Center, about 85% of water resources are consumed in the agricultural sector, while the figure averages 70% in the world and under 50% in developed countries,” he said.