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</html><description>Irrigation is a key agricultural practice that entails the regulated and intentional application of water to plants or crops. It involves adding water to the soil in order to promote plant development and raise agricultural yield. Since ancient times, the method has been utilized to boost crop production and lessen the effects of dry spells or droughts.</description><thumbnail_url>https://forumias.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/irrigation_pai.png</thumbnail_url></oembed>
