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CodeAG.LND.IRIG.HA.AG
Indicator NameAgricultural area irrigated
Short definitionAgricultural area irrigated, part of the full or partial control irrigated agricultural land which is actually irrigated in a given year. Often, part of the equipped area is not irrigated for various reasons, such as lack of water, absence of farmers, land degradation, damage, organisational problems etc.
Long definitionAgricultural area irrigated, part of the full or partial control irrigated agricultural land which is actually irrigated in a given year. Often, part of the equipped area is not irrigated for various reasons, such as lack of water, absence of farmers, land degradation, damage, organisational problems etc.
SourceFood and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
TopicEnvironment: Land use
PeriodicityAnnual
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