Productivity and Efficiency
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.
Productivity and Efficiency Resources
2012 Water for Food Conference Proceedings
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June 1, 2012Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
Proceedings of the 2012 Water for Food ConferenceRead more
2013 Water for Food Conference Proceedings
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May 8, 2013Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
Proceedings of the 2013 Water for Food ConferenceRead more
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Water Center
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January 1, 2013Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
Online home of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Water CenterRead more
Clemente Lab
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January 1, 2013Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
DWFI faculty fellow Tom Clemente's laboratory site with research and publications linksRead more
Walia Lab
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January 1, 2014Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
DWFI faculty fellow Harkamal Walia's website on research of crop stress genomics. Read more
University of Nebraska Extension
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January 1, 2014Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension homepageRead more
Yield gap analysis of field crops: Methods and case studies
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January 1, 2015Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
A report published jointly by the Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska reviews current methods for yield gap analysis, clarifying definitions and techniques to measure and model actual, attainable and...Read more
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GlobalAquaCrop-OS
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August 1, 2016Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
This free software tool, developed by the Water for Food Global Institute and worldwide partners, is an extension of FAO’s AquaCrop model enabling scientists and practitioners to explore the economic, social, and environmental implications of agricultural water use.Read more
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GlobalRobert B. Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute Publications
Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
The Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska was established to address one of the most urgent challenges of the 21st century with significant political, environmental, social and economic implications: how to achieve greater food security with less pressure...Read more
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