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Israel Gives Drip Irrigation Systems to Uzbekistan


(UzReport.com-Uzbekistan) The government of Israel handed over 100 drip irrigation systems to farmers of the Kungrad and Muynak regions of Karakalpakstan as no-string aid. Farmers also received seeds of paprika, tomato, cucumber, and aubergine. In a project started in 2001, drip irrigation systems allowed a ten-fold cut in water use and led to a 300-400% increase in vegetable yields.
2004-07-30 00:00:00
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