I agree that the significant decrease in irrigation water levels and the prevalence of dry season has negatively impacted the agricultural industry. The average field of grain requires thousands of water annually to allow for proper nutrient development and growth. Without an ample supply of water, the crops will lose their nutrients and die.The thousands of acres of land reserved for farming would become desert-like. The soil would be infertile and little to no plant life would be able to grow. Farmers would have to relocate to another area of land because the soil would need time to regain the proper nutrients needed to support crops.
The shortage of cropland results in an overall shortage of food. This affects the surrounding community because food and water are essential for life. Crops are directly dependent on water for both growth and nutrition. The increase in population throughout the world continues to make it harder to provide adequate amounts of food. Both land and water supplies cannot grow at the same speed as population growth to sustain life. In these cases, grains must be imported from other parts of the world to supply the population with adequate supplies of food.
The key to successful land usage for agriculture is balance. Farmers and herders should never engage in overgrazing or overplowing because these practices negatively affect the fertility and sustainability of the land. Overplowing removes the vital nutrients that plants and animals use to grow. Another effect of overplowing is the increase in erosion. This leads to soil instability, which can result in flooding or a dust storm. Overgrazing depletes the land of its nutrients at a rate that is too fast to be replenished naturally. In order to eliminate this, herders should practice rotational grazing. This allows the grass and other plants sufficient time to regrow.
In times of crisis, countries with opposing ideas or political issues should set aside their conflicts in order to reach a solution that benefits everyone. Since the river is accessible to various members of the population, its resources should be shared by all. When it comes down to survival, everyone should be treated equally. Just like how animals come together to drink at the pond or lake, humans should be able to share the luxury of water with one another. In areas where the population has exceeded the carrying capacity, alternative sources of water should be accessed in order to support the need of the growing population. Keep in mind that this solution is only temporary.
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