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Develop Water-Harvesting Agricultural Systems for Arid and Semi-Arid Regions

Water scarcity affects 40% of the global population, yet traditional agriculture wastes vast amounts of water through inefficient irrigation and runoff. The challenge is creating agricultural systems that capture, store, and efficiently use every drop of precipitation in dry regions. Barriers include high infrastructure costs, lack of technical knowledge, and inadequate government support. Without water-efficient agriculture, food production in dry regions will collapse as climate change intensifies droughts. Successful water harvesting could enable agriculture in previously unusable areas, potentially feeding millions while preventing desertification and reducing pressure on freshwater resources.

Applied Sciences, Sustainable Farming, Regenerative Agriculture