Water scarcity footprint of cocoa irrigation in Bahia

This study simulated the water scarcity footprint (WSF) of cocoa irrigation in municipalities considered suitable for growing state Bahia, according to agro climatic zoning. Irrigation demand was calculated using model proposed by FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization United Nations). Subsequently, impact on product crop characterization factors regionalized AWARE method Brazil. The WSF Bahia ranged between 0.28 646.5 m³ per kilo produced. From defined scale, 417 cocoa, 59% have a 'low' footprint, 18% 'medium', 10% 'high', 12% 'very high' footprint. Based these results, it is suggested that areas with lower are priority expansion avoid possible compromise other essential demands municipalities. In addition, should waste, especially regions high levels scarcity. results show inclusion agroclimatic zoning can contribute process identifying potential critical new crops others.
 Keywords: agriculture, zoning, AWARE, environmental indicator.