In the Asia–Pacific region, water resources form the basis of agrarian prosperity and economic development. However, increasing water demand due to population growth, rapid industrialisation and urbanisation, and a changing climate undermine these water resources. Like in many parts of the world, the Asia–Pacific faces increasing water scarcity, with varying characteristics, causes, and trends across a diverse range of countries at different stages of development. Read more >
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Crop growth and suitability models are key tools for monitoring, planning, and devising policy strategies for sustainable agrifood systems. Crop simulation tools like APSIM, DSSAT, and AquaCrop are at the forefront of agricultural technology, providing detailed crop growth dynamics at the parcel level under varied environmental, genetic, and management scenarios.
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Two sessions are organized by WASAG and AWSAMe during the Stockholm World Water Week on 25–29 August 2024: the first, titled ‘Enhancing resilience through indigenous crops for food security and nutrition’ will take place on Sunday 25 August 2024 from 16:00 to 17:30 and the second titled ‘Countries and Partners step up collaboration towards resilient agrifood systems’ will take place on Th...