The Reform of Irrigated Agricultural Land in Al-Husiania and Bani- Hussein Irrigation Projects to Confront the two Phenomena of Arid and Desertification in Karbala Governorate

Abstract

The late thirty years has witnessed an emergence of two phenomena, arid and desertification , in Iraq in general and Kerbala in particular .This resulted in a sharp decrease in incoming water ,whether surface , ground , or rainfall which has an influence on agricultural and planted land areas , and other agricultural activities .This requires attention to be given to the irrigated lands through the reform of lands , the use of machines irrigation methods and the change of agricultural patterns .