How to Improve Water Usage Efficiency? Characterization of Family Farms in A Semi-Arid Area
作者： Laura Piedra-Muñoz , Ángeles Godoy-Durán , Cynthia Giagnocavo
DOI: 10.3390/W9100785
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摘要: Water scarcity in Spain is partly due to poor management of this resource the agricultural sector. The main aim study present major factors related water usage efficiency farming. It focuses on Almeria coast, southeast Spain, which one most arid areas country, and particular, family farms as direct managers use zone. Many these are among efficient Spanish agriculture but not generalized throughout This work conducts a comprehensive assessment performance area, using on-farm water-use, structural, socio-economic, environmental information. Two statistical techniques used: descriptive analysis cluster analysis. Thus, two groups identified: that less more regarding usage. By analyzing both common characteristics within each group differences between with one-way ANOVA analysis, several conclusions can be reached. clusters center extent innovation new technologies used irrigation. characterized by educated farmers, greater degree innovation, irrigation technology, an awareness issues sustainability. findings extended similar semi-arid contribute fostering appropriate policies improve
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