How Long to Read Water for Food in Bangladesh: Outlook to 2030

How Long Does it Take to Read Water for Food in Bangladesh: Outlook to 2030?

It takes the average reader and 36 minutes to read Water for Food in Bangladesh: Outlook to 2030 by Amarasinghe, Upali A

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This study assesses the changing consumption patterns of rice in Bangladesh and its implications on water demand by 2030. Rice dominates food and water consumption patterns in the country; it contributed to 72% of the total calorie supply from food, and 81% and 79% of the total cropped and irrigated area, respectively, in 2010. Forecasts using time series models show rice demand for food consumption, which was 172 kg/person/ year in 2008, will have a negligible increase by 2 kg/person by 2030. The demand for rice for feed will double with increasing animal products in the diet, which is only 4% of the calorie intake in 2008. Between 2000 and 2010, the total population and demand for rice have increased by 15% and 22%, and these will increase further by 22% and 25%, respectively, over the next two decades. Forecasts of rice yield, area and production show that the country can meet the increasing demand for rice and can also have substantial production surpluses. However, the rice surpluses will come at a considerable environmental cost, because the demand for groundwater consumptive water use from irrigation alone could exceed the natural recharge in many locations. Bangladesh can mitigate potential water crises by limiting rice production to meet the requirements of self-sufficiency. Increases in water productivity of both Aman (wet season) and Boro (dry season) rice production can help too. A carefully designed deficit irrigation regime for Boro rice can increase transpiration, yield, water productivity and production, and reduce the pressure on scarce groundwater resources. Simultaneously, attention must also be given to exploring the potential of recharging groundwater using the vast amount of monsoon floodwaters to alleviate the stress on groundwater resources.

How long is Water for Food in Bangladesh: Outlook to 2030?

Water for Food in Bangladesh: Outlook to 2030 by Amarasinghe, Upali A is 36 pages long, and a total of 9,216 words.

This makes it 12% the length of the average book. It also has 11% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Water for Food in Bangladesh: Outlook to 2030 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 50 minutes to read Water for Food in Bangladesh: Outlook to 2030 aloud.

What Reading Level is Water for Food in Bangladesh: Outlook to 2030?

Water for Food in Bangladesh: Outlook to 2030 is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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