Agricultural efficiency
Need to achieve agricultural efficiency.
According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the agricultural sector is responsible for 70% of global water consumption and it represents 5% of the global consumption of energy.
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Reasons behind increasing agricultural deficiency are: Conflict and insecurity (countries that are facing conflict, insecurity, violence, or political risks) Climate shocks (climate-related and natural disasters, such as earthquakes or hurricanes) economic turbulence (aspects that can change the economic landscape such as hyperinflation, economic downturn or significant decrease in purchasing power). Competition between food production and energy production. Both these activities need large amounts of biofuels and water. Large land areas are being used for energy production, instead of food. As a result, market prices for food and oil are now closely linked. Agriculture is the biggest consumer of freshwater. The global food system generates between 20-37% of greenhouse gas emissions...