2 ways you can conserve the water used to make your food

By: Huma Tariq Malik, Colorado State University and Thomas Borch, Colorado State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 4, 2025

Words: 830

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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By Huma Tariq Malik, Colorado State University and Thomas Borch, Colorado State University

As the world’s climate warms and droughts and water shortages are becoming more common, farmers are struggling to produce enough food. Farmers continue to adapt, but there are ways for you to help, too.

For decades, farmers have sought to conserve water in agriculture, with a focus on improving irrigation efficiency. That has included decreasing the practice of flood irrigation, in …

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