Water and Agriculture in Canada: Towards Sustainable Management of Water Resources

The agricultural sector is an important contributor to Canada’s prosperity and well-being and there are substantial opportunities for the sector in the coming decades. However, Canadian agriculture is also challenged by water-related risks and uncertainties. Growing competition for water, land, and other resources, in addition to the uncertain impact of climate change and variability, will place increased stress on agricultural production in Canada and throughout the world. To better understand this complex issue, the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) was asked by Agriculture and Agri-Food to conduct an evidence-based assessment to identify what additional science is needed to better guide sustainable management of water to meet the needs of agriculture.

Food System Theme:

  • Food System Coordination, Policy and Networks

  • Production and Harvesting

Resource Theme:

  • Research

Reach:

  • National

Host | Contact:

  • Council of Canadian Academies

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