Water and food supply chains
Groundwater irrigation is increasingly important in agricultural production, nearly tripling since records began in 1950. Increased reliance on groundwater and prolonged unsustainable pumping of aquifers has led to groundwater depletion in many areas. Yet, irrigation enables producers to buffer agricultural production and supply chains against weather risks, such as drought. This talk will examine the relationship between groundwater irrigation, agricultural production, and supply chains. Specifically, the role of groundwater irrigation in the food supply chains of the United States and China, two key countries in the global food trade, will be presented.
Date:
2 March 2023, 17:00 (Thursday, 7th week, Hilary 2023)
Venue:
Dyson Perrins Building, off South Parks Road OX1 3QY
Venue Details:
Place suite
Speaker:
Dr Megan Konar (Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Organiser:
Oxford Water Network
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/water-and-food-supply-chains-tickets-556515431637
Cost:
Free
Audience:
Members of the University only
Editors:
Chris White,
Donna Palfreman
