We’re pleased to partner with Cargill to promote regenerative agriculture practices among farmers in North America!
70% of the world’s freshwater is used to grow the food we eat. That means using water wisely in agriculture isn’t just a responsibility — it’s a necessity. For World Water Week, here are five more facts about water use in agriculture (plus, how we protect this precious resource). 💧 1. Climate change affects water availability. 💧 Climate change leads to more droughts and floods, affecting water availability. 💧 2. Healthy soils act like a giant sponge. 💧 Healthier soils store more water — like a sponge — helping to build drought resistance and requiring less irrigation. We support regenerative agriculture practices, like cover crops and reduced tillage, to improve soil health. 💧 3. Water is essential to biodiversity. 💧 There’s a close link between biodiversity and water. We’re working with Global Water Challenge and Ducks Unlimited to revitalize habitats and help keep bees, birds and other wildlife happy. 💧 4. Agriculture depends on clean water. 💧 Every plant and animal needs clean water to live. By helping farmers adopt practices that reduce runoff, we’re helping avoid water pollution and improving water quality. 💧 5. Efficient irrigation saves water. 💧 Using less water to grow more sounds like a win-win, right? That’s why we’re working with precision irrigation company Goanna Ag to help farmers maximize crop yields and minimize water use. Learn more from Cargill's global water lead, Truke Smoor, here: https://lnkd.in/gnx5AGgd