Abdelazim M. Negm (EDT) Conventional Water Resources and Agriculture in Egypt

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This unique volume focuses on Egypt's conventional water resources and the main water consumer: Egypt's agriculture. It provides an up-to-date overview and the latest research findings, and covers the following main topics:nbsp;      History of irrigation and irrigation projectsnbsp;      Key features of agriculture, the administrative and legal framework in Egyptnbsp;      Land resources for agriculture developmentnbsp;      Food insecurity due to water shortages and climate change; resulting challenges and opportunitiesnbsp;      Assessment of water resources for irrigation and drinking purposesnbsp;      Impacts of upstream dams, such as the GERD and Tekeze Dam, on Egypt's water resources and crop yieldnbsp;      Sustainable use of water resources and the future of mega irrigation projectsnbsp;      Quantity and quality of water in Egypt's water resources bankThis book and the companion volume Unconventional Water Resources and Agriculture in Egypt offer invaluable reference guides for postgraduates, researchers, professionals, environmental managers and policymakers interested in water resources and their management worldwide.