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Irrigation Fees Boost Efficiency and Equity, Benefiting Farmers Worldwide

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Increased water charges improve efficiency and equity in an irrigation system
Andrew Reid Bell, Patrick S. Ward, Muhammad Azeem Ali Shah

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Increasing water charges in irrigation systems can improve efficiency and fairness. By studying a small irrigation system, researchers found that higher fees for water use led to better maintenance of the system, resulting in more efficient water delivery. This means that farmers who currently spend money on pumping groundwater could benefit from investing in a better surface water system. Ultimately, raising water charges can lead to both improved efficiency and fairness in water distribution among farmers.