Event: Earth Observation Applications in Agriculture and Rural Development Optimize Water Use Efficiency 25 July 2018 Author / Speaker Arjen Vrielink View File Water is indispensable to food security. To achieve high food production in a world with rising population, water management should be top priority. Earth observation can assist in this regard. It can provide estimates of already irrigated areas and identify land suitable for irrigation. It can estimate the impact of land use change on the water balance by comparing actual crop water use with irrigation water requirements. It can also optimize water distribution by providing the spatial insight into the water use and needs of an irrigation system. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Download Topics Agriculture and Natural Resources Water