AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION AND THE IMPACT OF IRRIGATION ON WATER RESOURCES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND TURKEY

Agricultural production and water resources are among the most important issues from past to present. The interdependence of these two concepts is quite high. As world population increases, needs will undoubtedly increase. Accordingly, while demand for agricultural remain limited. Water all sectors in economy. Since it main input production, vital importance increasing production. Excessive withdrawal irrigation, especially developing countries, has a negative impact on resources. Sustainable use getting worse with addition pollution problem excessive withdrawal. In this study, by being dealt irrigation European Union Turkey be examined whether sustainable or not.