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THE UTILIZATION OF GROUNDWATER AS AN IRRIGATION SOURCE IN WESTERN ROMANIA FOR A BETTER CLIMATE CHANGES' MITIGATION
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The effects of climate change are affecting agriculture in many areas through changing weather, such as unexpected temperature swings and changes in rainfall that threaten food supplies and rural life. Western Romania has its own weather problems, such as long droughts mixed with unpredictable rains, and generally these conditions are starting to slow down agricultural production, which means farmers need to rethink the way they farm. When rains stop being reliable, groundwater can act as a buffer; it helps to keep crops growing and makes farms a bit more resilient against changing conditions. This study, therefore, takes a closer look at the hurdles and opportunities of switching to groundwater irrigation in western Romania as a way to deal with climate change. The main idea is to understand groundwater resources better and to support sustainable practices that keep farming viable in a shifting climate. The studied area is in the SW of Timisoara, the area taken into study is approximately 90 ha on which it is planned to arrange irrigation by sprinkling, with the groundwater source. What makes this research important is its potential to guide policymakers, farmers, and other stakeholders on why managing groundwater well is essential for boosting both climate resilience and sustainable agriculture. Overall, this research attempts to fill the gaps in our current understanding of using groundwater for irrigation and, in doing so, promotes adaptive strategies that could make a real difference in mitigating climate challenges in western Romania.
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