Water Scarcity and Agricultural Innovations

Water scarcity is a pressing global issue affecting around two billion people, mainly in water-stressed countries where access to clean water is limited. Agriculture, utilizing approximately 70% of the world's freshwater supply, faces significant challenges due to increasing droughts amplified by climate change. In response, farmers in Yuma, USA, are adopting innovative techniques such as liquid clay technology developed by Desert Control, which transforms sandy soil into a more water-retentive state, thereby supporting crop growth. This method allows farmers to use significantly less water while potentially recouping their investment within a couple of years, highlighting a promising solution to combat water scarcity in agriculture.