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Water scarcity in the context of the rising demand for food

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This paper discusses the current problems of food demand and water scarcity and outlines some possible solutions to these issues. It is asserted that the amount of water loss and wastage maybe around 50 percent between field and fork. The authors recommend a range of actions to reduce these challenges, which include: providing support to farmers, improving food processing and supply and raising awareness.

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