44.6. Water Use Efficiency (WUE)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does WUE stand for?

   Hint

   Remember, it's about how well we use water in farming.

2. 2.

   Name one technique to improve WUE.

   Hint

   Think of a method that delivers water directly to the roots.

3. 3.

   What does WUE measure?

   • a) Total water used
   • b) Crop yield
   • c) Ratio of crop yield to total water used

   Hint

   Think about what WUE truly represents.

4. 4.

   True or False: Higher WUE always means better crop health.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider other factors affecting crop health.

5. 5.

   A farmer uses 1000 liters of water and harvests 500 kg of tomatoes. Calculate the WUE. Then suggest one way to improve this WUE.

   Hint

   Use the WUE formula: yield divided by water used.

6. 6.

   Devise a five-step plan to improve a farm's water use efficiency, explaining how each step contributes to better WUE.

   Hint

   Revisit techniques discussed in the session for your plan.