Irrigation expansion in the face of war and climate change

Irrigation expansion in the face of war and climate change | Nature Food

Climate change and Russian invasion threaten Ukraine’s crop production. Data-informed climate adaptations and water management for sustainable irrigation expansion are recommended for post-invasion recovery in Ukraine and global food security.

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Tian, D. Irrigation expansion in the face of war and climate change. Nat Food (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-024-01019-5

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