Determination of the Impact of Water Footprint on Rice Crops in Northern Peru (#1161)
Read ArticleDate of Conference
July 17-19, 2024
Published In
"Sustainable Engineering for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future at the Service of Education, Research, and Industry for a Society 5.0."
Location of Conference
Costa Rica
Authors
Hidalgo Burga, Xiomara Aracely
Mauricio Gutierrez, Luis Enrique
CAMPOS VASQUEZ, NEICER
Abstract
In this study, the impact of climate alterations on global water resources is addressed, with a focus on rice cultivation as one of the major water consumers per unit of land. The water footprint, assessed using CROPWAT 8.0 software and CLIMWAT 2.0 database, was disaggregated into its blue, green, and grey components, representing 87.99%, 1.37%, and 10.65% of the total footprint, respectively. Economic sustainability analyses were conducted, emphasizing the significance of crop yield and the price offered to producers in the obtained results. Comparisons with other countries and products were made, sustainable solutions were proposed to mitigate the water footprint impact, and the potential influence of the El Niño phenomenon on this indicator was considered. This comprehensive approach aims to provide valuable insights for addressing challenges associated with water usage in agriculture, particularly in the context of global climate changes.