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Opportunities for water harvesting and supplemental irrigation for improving rainfed agriculture in semi-arid areas

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  • Pathak, P.
  • Sahrawat, K. L.
  • Wani, S. P.
  • Sachan, R. C.
  • Sudi, R.

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  • Pathak, P. & Sahrawat, K. L. & Wani, S. P. & Sachan, R. C. & Sudi, R., 2009. "Opportunities for water harvesting and supplemental irrigation for improving rainfed agriculture in semi-arid areas," IWMI Books, Reports H042000, International Water Management Institute.
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