Question

What are the economic significance of irrigation?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Irrigated agriculture is thereby forecast to contribute significantly to increased future food production through both high and increasing crop yields. In addition to increasing productivity, irrigation also enables expansion of the area under cultivation.

Answer 2

Explanation:

In addition to increasing productivity, irrigation also enables expansion of the area under cultivation.Employment potential of irrigated lands, increased production, helps in developing allied activities, means of water transport etc. are improved income of government from agriculture.