Can Efficient Irrigation and Water Pricing Sustain Kerala’s Banana Boom?
Midhuna Sivanandan, M. Hema & Shilpa Mathew · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2026
Water is vital for life and ecosystems, yet global freshwater supplies are declining amid environmental degradation, rising food demand, and population growth. Agriculture consumes about 80% of available water, prompting efforts to expand irrigation infrastructure to meet increas...