Groundwater and agriculture

This chapter provides an overview of the role of groundwater in agriculture, the sector with the largest use of the resource at a global level. As population and income growth drives demand for more intensive and higher-value food production, for which groundwater is well suited, irrigated agriculture, livestock and related industrial uses, including food processing, are becoming increasingly reliant on this resource (FAO, 2020).

Sustainable Development Goals:

Clean Water and Sanitation

Good Health and Well-Being

Responsible Consumption and Production