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Zooming in on the global hotspots of rainfed agriculture in water-constrained environments

This book is based on research undertaken by a team of leading scientists from 10 global organizations.

Published on 15 January 2010
Citation

Rockström, J.; Karlberg, L. (2009). Zooming in on the global hotspots of rainfed agriculture in water-constrained environments. Rockström, J. and L. Karlberg (2009). Zooming in on the global hotspots of rainfed agriculture in water-constrained environments. In: S.P. Wani, J. Rockström and T. Oweis (eds.) Rainfed Agriculture: Unlocking the Potential. Wallingford, UK: CABI. Comprehensive assessment of water management in agriculture series: 7. ISBN 9781845933890. Pp. 36-43.

Chapters consider the potential of rainfed agriculture on the basis of case studies for different regions in Asia and Africa with the aim to assess the need of water for achieving food security and reducing poverty.

Yield gaps for major rainfed crops are analysed globally and possible ways and means including technological, social and institutional options to bridge the yield gaps are discussed in detail.