A non-linear programming model is developed to simulate grower response to water market scenarios. As a result of encouraging conservation through improvements in irrigation efficiency, significant reductions in drainage are achieved, indicating the potential role of water markets as a policy tool for addressing the environmental problems of irrigated agriculture.
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