Conventional Water Resources and Agriculture in Egypt

This unique volume focuses on Egypt's conventional water resources and the main water consumer: Egypt's agriculture. It provides an up-to-date overview and the latest research findings, and covers the following main topics:        History of irrigation and irrigation projects        Key features of agriculture, the administrative and legal framework in Egypt        Land resources for agriculture development        Food insecurity due to water shortages and climate change; resulting challenges and opportunities        Assessment of water resources for irrigation and drinking purposes        Impacts of upstream dams, such as the GERD and Tekeze Dam, on Egypt s water resources and crop yield        Sustainableuse of water resources and the future of mega irrigation projects        Quantity and quality of water in Egypt s water resources bankThis book and the companion volume Unconventional Water Resources and Agriculture in Egypt offer invaluable reference guides for postgraduates, researchers, professionals, environmental managers and policymakers interested in water resources and their management worldwide.