Opinion / #irrigation
Food & Agriculture
India’s farm policies behind bad air, unhealthy diet, water crisis
Law and policy measures that prioritise sustainable agriculture are needed to address India’s environmental challenges.
As India's water availability declines, a holistic approach to water pricing will be needed to avoid conflicts.
Food & Agriculture
Vietnam’s rice land restrictions: Time for a rethink?
There is a case for relaxing Vietnam’s long-standing restrictions on the use of land meant for rice cultivation.
In the World Economic Forum’s 2023 Global Risks Report, nine of the ten biggest risks for the next decade have a water-related component.
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The GMO dilemma
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