The following characterizes sustainable and responsible water management at farm level:o The farm management has a proper overview of all the water sources surrounding the farm. This includes identifying the sources that are used for extraction, how much water is extracted and when, and having an overview of the farm water distribution system.o The farm uses water resources in an efficient and planned manner for irrigating crops.o The irrigation water quality is controlled.o There is control over the possible return of wastewater from the farm back into water bodies.o There is proper handling and use of plant protection products, fertilizers and organic soil amendments (correct time, place and amount of application).o Good soil management practices are in place (to prevent soil erosion, improve the water retaining capacity of the soil and as such prevent water pollution by surface runoff, subsurface runoff and drainage).
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