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Romanian agriculture's future hinges on reliable water supply for crops, with 1.4 million hectares rehabilitated under a national irrigation program. Minister Florin Barbu emphasized the need for modern irrigation to boost production and reduce reliance on drought compensation. The goal is to reach 2.7 million hectares rehabilitated, alongside efforts to lower energy costs for farmers. The program, managed by the National Agency for Land Improvement, aims to enhance irrigation infrastructure, targeting 2.8 million hectares by 2032 and establishing a drought risk management system by spring 2024.