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Briefings

A 2026 article reports that salty soil threatens global crops due to rising evaporation from hotter, drier weather. Farmers are increasingly using low-quality, saline water for irrigation, with scientists estimating that approximately half of the world's irrigated farmland is currently affected by salinity to some degree.

Key points

• Scientists estimate that around half of the world's irrigated farmland is now affected by salinity to some degree.
• Hotter, drier weather conditions increase evaporation rates, drawing moisture from the soil and leaving behind concentrated mineral salts.

Context and limitations

Evidence covers only irrigated farmland; specific crop types, geographic regions, or individual farmer experiences are not detailed.

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