“We as humans can survive on a few sips of water a day, but the 'water we eat' daily through the food we consume is much more: just think of 15 000 litres needed to produce one kilo of meat. This is why, with a growing population increasingly changing its diet towards 'water-hungry' products, all efforts must be made to improve the way we use water in agriculture to make the best out of the limited water resources” Food and Agricultural Organisation
Irrigation
Irrigated agriculture plays a key role in food production. FAO work with governments, water managers, engineers and farmers to modernize their irrigation systems so that they are more productive and less damaging for the environment. For many rural people, water is often the primary production factor that needs to be secured. FAO promotes easily affordable agricultural water management solutions that increase rural income and food security.
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Irrigation
Irrigated agriculture plays a key role in food production. FAO work with governments, water managers, engineers and farmers to modernize their irrigation systems so that they are more productive and less damaging for the environment. For many rural people, water is often the primary production factor that needs to be secured. FAO promotes easily affordable agricultural water management solutions that increase rural income and food security.