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Water Consumption in Food and Agriculture
| Products | Unit | Water Required in m3 Per Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cereals | kg | 1.5 |
| 2 | Pulses | kg | 1.0 |
| 3 | Citrus, fruits | kg | 1.0 |
| 4 | Palm oil | kg | 1.0 |
| 5 | Fresh poultry | kg | 6.0 |
| 6 | Fresh lamb | kg | 10.0 |
| 7 | Fresh beef | kg | 15.0 |
| 8 | Sheep and goat | Head | 500.0 |
| 9 | Cattle | Head | 4000.0 |
Source: Adapted from FAO, 2003. Agriculture, Food and Water. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, Italy, <http://www.fao.org/docrep/006/Y4683E/y4683e07.htm#P0_0> (accessed 8.11.18.).
