AquaCrop, the FAO crop-model to simulate yield response to water of several herbaceous crops, is now available for download.<br><br>It is designed to balance simplicity, accuracy and robustness, and is particularly suited to address conditions where
water is a key limiting factor in crop production.

Biotechnology tools can play a valuable role in addressing the challenge of water scarcity in developing countries, but many applications of biotechnology relevant to water scarcity have not yet delivered practical solutions to farmers.

Take this 10 minute guided tour to learn about the relationship between water, agriculture, food security and poverty. Learn about effective ways of managing agricultural water.

People have had an intimate association with wetlands from prehistory to the present day. Wetlands such as swamps, marshes and estuaries have been among the most attractive areas in the landscape, satisfying a variety of needs for hunting and gathering, spirituality, water resources and agriculture.

The CA report aims at guiding investment and management decisions in the near future considering their impact over the next 50 years in order to enhance food and environmental security to support the achievement of the MDGs.