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Insights into the potential of water conservation in irrigated agriculture: a case study from the arid Mediterranean highlands

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  • Amdar, Nafn

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  • Anwar, A.
  • Elmahdi, A.
  • Al‑Bakri, J.
  • Jewitt, G.
  • Mul, M.

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  • Amdar, Nafn & Anwar, A. & Elmahdi, A. & Al‑Bakri, J. & Jewitt, G. & Mul, M., 2025. "Insights into the potential of water conservation in irrigated agriculture: a case study from the arid Mediterranean highlands," Papers published in Journals (Open Access), International Water Management Institute.
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    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41101-025-00393-w
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