Irrigated Agriculture, Water Pricing and Water Savings in the Lower Jordan River Basin (in Jordan)

Abstract

"This report examines both contexts, the Highlands and the Jordan Valley, and stablishes farming system typologies that illustrate the diversity of farms and farmers. Their respective strategies in the face of rising prices are assessed based on crop budgets and farm constraints and strategies. Options include reducing cropping areas, shifting cropping patterns, improving irrigation efficiency, renting wells or plots to other farmers, discontinuing agriculture or just paying the relevant charges."