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Balancing the water demands of agriculture and conservation (PDF)

"Investing in Water for Food, Ecosystems and Livelihoods"

Discussion paper overview :

People consume between 2 000 and 5 000 litres of water per day for agricultural purposes. As the global population grows, the demand for food - and therefore water - increases. In many places, this means less water for the environment. Water must be managed to meet food security, poverty reduction and environmental objectives. By Molden D. and de Fraiture C.

 

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