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Improving Water Management in Rainfed Agriculture : Issues and Options in Water-Constrained Production Systems

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  • World Bank, 2010. "Improving Water Management in Rainfed Agriculture : Issues and Options in Water-Constrained Production Systems," World Bank Publications - Reports 13028, The World Bank Group.
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