Water and food security are two of the most pressing issues facing the world today. With a growing population, growing demand for resources and increasing disruptions to water and food systems, it is vital to find sustainable and practical ways to overcome these challenges.
The Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute is uniquely positioned to advance water management for greater food security. By leveraging the world-class research at the University of Nebraska; the state’s expertise in agricultural and water resource management; and private sector partnerships, the institute is making progress on a more water- and food-secure future.
In its recent annual report, the institute demonstrates the impact this effective combination has achieved in the state of Nebraska and around the world.
This past year, the institute worked with both local and global partners to:
- Find sustainable ways to retain crop yields amid an ever-changing climate and water scarcity.
- Explore the best solutions for smallholder farmer irrigation and entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Reach local communities in Nebraska with research that could affect their health through the Water, Climate and Health Program.
- Develop a new decision-support tool for farmers that is easy to use and provides both long- and short-range guidance for water and nutrient application to crops.
