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Water for Food

Two African women stand in a field holding plants.

NU institute lands $19 million grant to advance global food security

October 27, 2023

Agriculture & Environment

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Proposals sought for Water for Food conference

August 24, 2022

Irrigation in corn field

Without a trace? Adding mineral to irrigation may lower toxic elements in soils

November 24, 2021

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

DWFI's annual report showcases the institute’s work over the past year — both local and global — related to water and food security.

Water for Food institute releases 2021 annual report

November 22, 2021

A new, online map highlights the research efforts of the Daugherty Water for Food Institute.

Map highlights impacts of Water for Food Institute

June 11, 2019

Science & Technology

University of Nebraska–Lincoln student researchers Bella Possignolo (left) and Sandeep Bhatti (right) conduct fieldwork with DWFI Faculty Fellow and Nebraska irrigation engineer Derek Heeren.

Forum highlights student research into water, food security

April 9, 2018

Nebraska banner with yellow leaves in background

Achievements | Honors, awards, publications for Nov. 3

November 3, 2017

Arthur Gen "A.G." Kawamura

Kawamura: 'Successful agriculture sustains civilization'

April 13, 2017

Agriculture & Environment

University of Nebraska–Lincoln graduate student James Higgins describes his work collecting water samples using unmanned aerial vehicles under the supervision of Water for Food Institute Faculty Fellow Carrick Detweiler at last year’s research forum.

Water for Food Institute to host research forum May 12

May 10, 2016

Water droplets on a leaf

Water for Food conference registration ends April 18

April 13, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Thanks to grants from the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska, eight UNL students are working on projects to contribute to a more water and food secure world.

‘Water for Food’ photo contest submissions accepted through April 11

April 5, 2016

Water for Food conference will focus on public-private partnerships

February 16, 2016

Agriculture & Environment