Title: The evolution of symbiotic innovation, water, and agricultural supply chains

Journal Article · · Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/aepp.13342 · OSTI ID:1960892
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  1. Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics University of California, Berkeley Berkeley California USA
  2. IFPRI Michigan State University East Lansing Michigan USA, Agricultural Food and Resource Economics, Michigan State University and IFPRI East Lansing Michigan USA
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Abstract The water literature has mainly investigated the diversion and distribution of water from the source to the end users or the utilization of water at the farm level in crop production. This paper presents a supply chain perspective that links the innovation supply chain of water delivery and irrigation with the complete water supply chain to the crop and the crop supply chains. These supply chains are symbiotic. Changes in the demand for crops, agronomic technology, and knowledge about water will modify the water infrastructure, irrigation technology, land‐use and crop production patterns, and the pricing of water and related commodities. The parameters that guide investment in water innovation and the design of the water supply chain depend on political, economic, and technological considerations that have coevolved over time with water and crop systems. Evidence from California and elsewhere supports the findings of the paper.

Research Organization:
National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
OSTI ID:
1960892
Journal Information:
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, Journal Name: Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 45; ISSN 2040-5790
Publisher:
Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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