Improving Water and Nutrient Use Efficiency in FoodProduction Systems provides professionals, students, and policymakers with an in-depth view of various aspects of water andnutrient us in crop production. The book covers topics related toglobal economic, political, and social issues related to foodproduction and distribution, describes various strategies andmechanisms that increase water and nutrient use efficiency, andreview te curren situation and potential improvements in majorfood-producing systems on each continent. The book also deals withproblems experienced by developed countries separtaely fromproblems facing developing countries.

Improving Water and Nutrient Use Efficiency emphasizesjudicious water and nutrient management which is aimed atmaximising water and nutrient utilisation in the agriculturallandscape, and minimising undesirable nutrient losses to theenvironment.