Agriculture

Globally, the agricultural sector consumes about 70% of the planet’s accessible freshwater. Because water is vital for the success of agriculture, proper water management techniques are necessary to meet food and fiber material demands around the world. Resources available here pay special attention to efficient irrigation and sustainable agriculture techniques.

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Agriculture Resources

On - Farm Water Management Research in Chile: Efficient Use of Soil Moisture and Nitrogen for Increased Crop Production

Published: 
March 1, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
A project involving research and demonstration on modern concepts of irrigation management was conducted in the Aconcagua Province of Chile during three growing seasons, 1969 to 1972. The test crop was corn. Variables were soil moisture, nitrogen fertilizer, hybrid variety, and plant density. One...Read more
Regional focus: 
ChileLatin America and the Caribbean

UN-Water Country Brief: Chile

Published: 
June 1, 2013
U.S. Department of State
A data-rich water national snapshot that serves as an easy reference of aggregated national information for decision makers.Read more
Regional focus: 
Chile

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