Our very existence depends on water – water to drink and water to grow food. Agriculture relies on freshwater from rivers, lakes and aquifers. Rainfed agriculture and much of livestock production depend on the water from limited rainfall. Moreover, water-related ecosystems also sustain livelihoods, food security and nutrition by, inter alia, supporting inland fisheries and aquaculture. Supplies of uncontaminated freshwater are needed for safe drinking water, and to ensure hygiene and food safety standards to guarantee human health. In addition, water has numerous other uses and supports other human activities.
In Brief: The State of Food and Agriculture 2020
English
Year of publication | |
Publisher | FAO |
Geographic coverage | Global |
Originally published | 24 Feb 2021 |
Knowledge service | Metadata | Global Food and Nutrition Security | Food security and food crisesResearch and Innovation | IrrigationFood and nutrition securityConflicting water useReclaimed waterWater management |
Digital Europa Thesaurus (DET) | sustainable agricultureclimate changedroughtSustainable development goals |
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