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Economic Impacts of Drought on Agriculture Scrutinized

Economic Impacts of Drought on Agriculture Scrutinized
Economic Impacts of Drought on Agriculture Scrutinized

Drought affects a range of economic sectors but its impacts are usually most evident in agriculture. Its dire impacts on agricultural productivity and livelihood of farmers have been reviewed by Fatemeh Pasban, a board member of Agricultural Planning, Economic and Rural Development Research Institute in a write-up for Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture’s news portal. The translation of the full text follows:
Agricultural production is tied to numerous intertwined factors from farm inputs to climate to the government’s policies and global markets. Among these, water is a critical input that plays a pivotal role in agricultural production
To produce one kilogram of rice requires 3,500 liters of water and to produce one kilogram of meat requires 15,000 liters of water.

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