Which food crop requires the most water?
Approved answer
Rice: A Vital Crop
To produce just 1 kilogram of rice, it requires a significant amount of water ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 liters. Additionally, rice farmers in Asia account for approximately 13% of the world's pesticide usage. Over the past 10 to 15 years, the urban population has surged from 43% to nearly 60%, leading to evolving global food consumption patterns.