China's endowment of water resources is extremely low, poorly distributed, and increasingly polluted. With agriculture … being one of the main consumers of water, China's future development depends on initiatives that will raise the efficiency … and efficacy of water use. These workshop proceedings examine the current situation in China, look at what is being done …

Improving water quality is consistently ranked as a top environmental concern in OECD public opinion surveys. The key … challenges for policy makers in addressing water quality issues in agriculture are to reduce water pollution while encourage … benefits, such as maintaining aquatic life. This book examines linking policies, farm management and water quality. It looks at …