agriculture water News
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Water Use on Australian Farms 2011-12 publication
The ABS has released its Water Use on Australian Farms, 2011-12, publication This publication presents estimates of agricultural water use (including pastures and crops irrigated), irrigation water sources and irrigation expenditure. Estimates are presented at Australia, State/Territory, and Murrary-Darling Basin (MDB) levels. Additional datacubes for regional geographies, i.e. Statistical Area ...
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International institutions join forces on Africa water initiative
Agricultural growth in sub-Saharan Africa is vital to poverty reduction and to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals set by the international community. Despite its importance, however, investments in agricultural water have seen a continuous decline since the late 1980s, with only a slight recovery in recent years. In response to the decline, five international organizations (the ...
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Identifying sustainable solutions for agricultural water useage
In the face of increasing population, climate change and scarcity of natural resources, the global food and beverage industry must continually tackle the most fundamental, challenge of all - ensuring food is produced and sourced in a sustainable way, that also works for the triple bottom line. With support from leading food and agribusiness companies, including Syngenta, Bayer, Mars and Nestle, ...
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Adapting agricultural water to climate change
This policy brief, published by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), examines the relationship between climate change, water and food security and outlines potential adaptation strategies and policy priorities for developing countries. Agriculture in developing countries is already under pressure from growing populations, industrialisation and environmental degradation. Climate change is ...
By SciDev.Net
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National Water Company folds in new Saudi areas
Saudi water minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli officially completed the expansion of the country’s National Water Company today, issuing a decree that will see the NWC’s mandate expanded to cover the whole of the Kingdom. The move formalises a long-expected development where NWC will take over the assets and responsibilities for water and wastewater services outside key cities, which had ...
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AZUD will be in the II Hall of Water Technologies in Murcia (Spain) and the 2nd Mediterranean Water Forum
AZUD belongs to a group of companies oriented to the efficient use of water in agricultural, environmental and industrial sector. The Culture of Water is the axis of our activity. Each drop of water counts and we promote its rational use that is the reason why AZUD will be attending this unique event in the Region of Murcia (Spain) bringing together experts of water management sector. This ...
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Get Quality Agriculture Water System for Better Farming Results
The irrigation system is one of the most important parts of agriculture, and it is the life support of agriculture because without purified nutritional water, you cannot get good crops, and without an irrigation system, you cannot distribute water. Irrigation can make a big difference to your farming business. Your initial investment in agricultural water systems and purification will be ...
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California judge says she`ll likely uphold farmer water cuts
California's demand for lower agricultural water use during the drought will likely survive a legal challenge, a judge indicated Thursday. Sacramento Superior Court Judge Shelleyanne Chang said during a hearing that she believes the state's revised approach to warning farmers of insufficient supplies is legal. She previously ruled that other notices were improper. At issue are thousands of ...
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We participate in the WaterCampus Leeuwarden of Wetsus
Day of technological solutions with companies of the WaterCampus of Wetsus in the Dutch city of Leeuwarden. During today we have participated in a technical conference for the exchange of technological solutions with WaterCampus companies of Wetsus in the Dutch city of Leeuwarden. Together with the Ministry of Water, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and promoted by the General ...
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China`s clever water use boosts food yields
China produces more food for the same amount of water than other countries in Africa and Asia, researchers have found. The report, completed by Li Baoguo and colleagues from the China Agricultural University, found that China produces 1–1.5 kilograms of wheat and corn per cubic metre of water, compared with Ethiopia's 0.1–0.2 kilograms, India's 0.2–0.7 and Kazakhstan's 0.2–0.3. The ...
By SciDev.Net
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Host of Nutrient Platform Members Meeting
Coming Thursday, March 23rd, Eijkelkamp Soil & Water will host the Members Meeting of the Nutrient Platform. The Nutrient Platform is a cross-sectoral network of Dutch organizations that believe in a pragmatic approach towards nutrient scarcity. Frontrunners, like Eijkelkamp Soil & Water, from the water sector, agriculture, waste sector and chemical industry have joined forces to close ...
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Host of Nutrient Platform Members Meeting
Coming Thursday, March 23rd, Eijkelkamp Soil & Water will host the Members Meeting of the Nutrient Platform. The Nutrient Platform is a cross-sectoral network of Dutch organizations that believe in a pragmatic approach towards nutrient scarcity. Frontrunners, like Eijkelkamp Soil & Water, from the water sector, agriculture, waste sector and chemical industry have joined forces to close ...
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FIGARO Precise Irrigation Project to be Presented at Watec Israel 2013
The FIGARO Project (Flexible and Precise Irrigation Platform to Improve Farm Scale Water Productivity) will hold a presentation at the Watec Israel 2013 Exhibition and Conference, which will take place October 22–24, 2013 in Tel Aviv, Israel. FIGARO will be presented by Dr. Adriano Battilani, senior researcher at the Canale Emiliano Romagnolo (CER) research institute in Bologna, Italy ...
By FIGARO
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California Farm Water Users Ask Court to Block Water Releases to Protect Salmon
Agricultural water districts in California's Central Valley have asked a federal court to halt increased flows in the lower Klamath River to protect the seasonal run of Chinook salmon. Filed Aug. 25 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, the motion for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order comes in a pending lawsuit the San Luis & Delta-Mendota ...
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UF/IFAS hosting Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference in January
Florida agriculture and food industries are among the largest economic contributors in the state. Agricultural producers manage 9.5 million acres, growing more than 300 commodities, including everything from citrus and cows to peanuts and potatoes. Agricultural products are shipped to national and international markets. On January 28, some of the state’s top agriculture thinkers will ...
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$500,000 Available to Farmers in the South San Joaquin Irrigation District
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is providing funds to improve the efficiency of agricultural water use in the South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID), Division Nine Irrigation Enhancement Project Area. The deadline to submit an application for assistance is April 29, 2013. "We are proud to offer landowners in this irrigation district additional ...
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Isaya Kisekka named recipient of 2020 Excellence in Education Award
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that Isaya Kisekka, PhD, of the University of California, Davis has been named the recipient of the 2020 Excellence in Education Award. This award recognizes a person who teaches irrigation, water management and/or water conservation in affiliation with a two- or four-year institution and has a commitment to not only elevating the level of ...
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FIGARO Project to Hold Annual Conference in Bologna in January
FIGARO, an EU-funded international project focused on developing the new precision agriculture Decision Support System (DSS) to improve irrigation management for increasing water productivity, will hold its Annual Partners Meeting from January 25–27, 2016 at the “Accademia delle Scienze” of the University of Bologna. Representatives of all 17 consortium members will attend ...
By FIGARO
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Water Abstraction Pressures to Growers and Farmers in East Anglia
Farmers Weekly reports on major challenges ahead for growers irrigating crops in East Anglia, as water abstraction pressure from the twin affects of a growing population and climate change increases. Farmers must be allowed to play an active role in discussions about local water management, according to Jamie Lockhart, chairman of the Broadland Agricultural Water Abstractions Group (BAWAG). ...
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Dairy farmers praise mandatory code progress
PEAK dairy farmer group Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) supports the federal government’s commitment to pursuing a mandatory Code of Conduct for the industry. A new code of practice is an important step for the dairy industry that will clarify and strengthen relationships between farmers and processors across all states of Australia. ADF has always said our aim is to address the ...
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