Drought – Oasis agriculture: A thousand-year-old ecosystem in decline

By The Economist | Edition N°:6928 01/15/2025 | Share

In the arid and semi-arid regions which define the oasis economy, invested ten centuries ago (since the second Arab arrival in these regions), the intensive establishment of palm groves was inclusive of the Berber populations on site.

Drought: Water shortage will cost the economy dearly

Drought – Irrigation: Effective but little-known alternative methods

Drought: Water leaks are inevitable!

Drought: Water leaks are inevitable!

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