Water, water—not everywhere: Mapping water trends for African maize
Monday, July 21, 2014 - 16:00
in Earth & Climate
Today's food production relies heavily on irrigation, but across sub-Saharan Africa only 4 percent of cultivated land is irrigated, compared with a global average of 18 percent. Small-scale farming is the main livelihood for many people in the region, who depend on rainfall to water their crops.
