Problem
Lack of water for agriculture
Other Names:
Shortage of water for food productionLimited water for farming
Background:
Worldwide, agriculture accounts for more than 70 per cent of freshwater consumption, mainly for irrigation of agricultural crops. In Africa and Asia, agriculture accounts for nearly 80 per cent. Agricultural demand for water is projected to increase sharply, since much of the additional food that will be needed to feed the world population in the future is expected to come from an increase in irrigated land. In regions where water is in short supply, however, there may be a good case for buying in staple foods and using the irrigation water saved for domestic and industrial purposes.
Broader Problems:
Shortage of fresh-water Narrower Problems:
Limited irrigation waterInsufficient water for livestock Related Problems:
Undeveloped irrigation system Aggravates:
FamineExcessive thirstDecline in food production Strategies:
Researching water usage by plantsIncreasing efficiency of agricultural water useProviding agricultural aid to developing countriesIncreasing food production to reduce rural povertyImproving farm irrigation systemsIncreasing amount of water for food productionProviding water for agricultureDoing without adequate water for agriculture Subject(s):
Agriculture, Fisheries → Agriculture??Agriculture, Fisheries → Farming??
Amenities → Food??
Hydrology → Water??
Industry → Production??
Societal Problems → Scarcity??
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
21.02.2020 – 16:22 CET