Water was a key topic at a meeting of agriculture ministers from around the world in Germany during the weekend.

Canadian Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay wrapped up the G20 Agriculture ministers' Conference promising to safeguard a clean and sustainable water supply.

The agriculture ministers' communique also promised action on antimicrobial resistance and to share information and technology to help farmers increase food production.

MacAulay also announced a one million dollar contribution from Canada to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.