Challenges of weather have always been part of crop growing. Innovative contemporary growers are looking to the past for inspiration to grow with little or no additional irrigation. Even with the limited amount of water in present times, some growers have found innovative and, more importantly, methods that will endure beyond times of drought. Here are two widely used growing methods, plus an additional innovative technique for increasing water supply.
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