This research developed a model for effective utilization of agricultural water resources under market economy in the irrigated areas of the Yellow River in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.Through the analyses of the mechanisms and the principles of effective utilization of agricultural water resources in the irrigated areas under market economy,it was concluded that,in order to realize the effective utilization of agricultural water resources in the irrigated areas of the Yellow River in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region,six strategies must be implemented:(1)the renovation and modification of the key projectin the large-scale irrigated areas;(2)the lower-yield field improvement;(3)the conjunctional use of the surface water and ground water;(4)adjusting cropping pattern and irrigation schedule;(5)the modern management of irrigated areas;and (6)water price regulation.