Books in the FAO water reports series

This technical document emphasizes that water savings can help agriculture become more productive. It lists interventions that can increase water productivity and reduce water consumption, such as drip irrigation, regulated deficit irrigation, and sprinkler irrigation.

Provides a conceptual framework to address food security under conditions of water scarcity in agriculture. It has been prepared by a team of FAO staff and consultants in the framework of the project "Coping with water scarcity - the role of agriculture". It was subsequently edited and revised, taking account of discussions in the Expert Consultation and materials presented to the meeting.