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Trends in water and agricultural development, Chapter 2 of the book: Water for food, water for life 

Year of publication 2007

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 33

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This assessment describes key water-food-environment trends that influence our lives today and uses scenarios to explore the consequences of a range of potential investments. It aims to inform investors and policy-makers about water and food choices in light of such crucial influences as poverty, ecosystems, governance, and productivity. It covers rainfed agriculture, irrigation, groundwater, marginal-quality water, fisheries, livestock, rice, land, and river basins.

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