3Agriculture has a direct impact on the amount and quality of water available in each area. Consequently, the EU's Common Agricultural Policy is an essential instrument in achieving a sustainable balance by promoting measures that encourage good practices, boost research into water saving technologies and establishing new environmental impact controls.
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