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Traditional Growing: Flawed and Wasteful
Traditional flood irrigation is wasteful, comprising 70% of scarce water resources, leading to soil degradation, fertilizer contamination, and increased methane emissions. In a changing world with rising water scarcity and energy costs, farmers must urgently adopt efficient alternatives.