Country research pt. 3 – agriculture and water

  Agricultural/Water practices of your chosen country. Discuss the following:  

COUNTRY CHINA

• Global trade position. What is it, indicate the country’s position, and what does this mean for the country?
• Indicate the native crops of the country that are typically grown. Are any of the crops a food staple for the citizens of the country? If so, indicate the importance of that crop with respect to the country’s citizens. 
• Indicate the cash crops and how much money they bring in yearly. Are the cash crops native, or imported?
• What percent of the population works in the agriculture industry?
• What GMO crops are used. 
• Are the GMO crops being used working to feed the people without causing environmental issues?
• What animal agriculture is being used? This can include cattle, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, or any farmed animal.  Indicate the amount of water necessary to produce a lb. or kg of meat for TWO of the main products. 
• Do they practice fish farming? If so, indicate the species and the health of their farming system.  What are the benefits and negatives of fish farming?
• What percent of water is used by the agriculture industry in your county? Does this surprise you?
• Discuss the Water Exploitation Index (WEI) and the Water Stress Index (WSI) for your country. What do these values mean for the inhabitants of your country?
• Where is most of the water for agriculture coming from? Where is drinking water coming from?
• Discuss a typical waterborne illness in your country.
• How many people are affected yearly, and give treatment.