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The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has launched the second phase of the Solar Energy for Agricultural Resilience (SoLAR) project. Running from July 2025 until December 2029 and supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the project expands its geographical and thematic scope to deepen climate resilience and agricultural transformation of small holder ...
The proper procedure of any agricultural irrigation system can make or break a crop. This very thing makes Puroxi revolutionize the whole concept of how water is managed on ...
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) has signed implementation agreements formalizing its commitment to join both the existing Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM) and the planned Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) that will launch next spring.In announcing its decision on the IID website, the utility cited reduced costs for customers, enhanced system reliability, and the ...
Since 2019 over 75% of the citrus crops (oranges 75% and grapefruit 85%) has been lost due to an infectious bacterium called huanglongbing (HLB) commonly known as “citrus greening”. Leaves of newly affected trees developed blotchy mottle appearance and the fruit is of no value-it has limited use in juicing operation. As of today, there has not being a commercially available solution ...
BioZyme®?Inc.,?headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri, has named Garrett Holder, Abernathy, Texas, its new Director of National Sales. In his role, Holder will lead a portion of the sales team, drawing on his years of experience in both inside and outside sales in the agricultural industry. “We are extremely excited to have Garrett on our team. His energy and drive are infectious, ...
Against this background, one of the main levers of change is digital transformation of irrigated agriculture. Begoña Tarrazona, Irrigation Specialist at Idrica, says that agriculture “plays an essential role in global food security yet can also help to renew and improve the air by harnessing practices that promote soil health, carbon sequestration, ...
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Agriculture is the backbone of Nepal’s economy, employing 67% of the population and contributing to the nation’s livelihoods. Traditionally male-led, the sector is now seeing an increasing number of women taking charge: the percentage of women-headed households in agriculture increased from 19% to 32% in the last decade, which is attributed to the migration of male household ...
Jordanian women are overcoming societal and professional barriers to lead in water science, engineering, and agriculture. Their work in research and innovation is driving sustainable solutions and highlighting the need to close the gender gap in STEM for a more inclusive future. Jordan has made significant strides in encouraging women to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics ...
The greenhouse drip irrigation systems are among the most advantageous inventions that modern horticulture is experiencing, just because they try to minimize the use of water and other inputs in order to grow plants as much as possible in the right direction. Such drip irrigation is designed in a way to feed water directly to the plant’s roots for minimal ...
A correctly selected irrigation system can provide water efficiency and yield for crops as well as farm productivity. Of the various irrigation systems available, sprinklers happen to be among the most often used irrigation methods. ...
As the climate change and water scarcity issues keep growing, homeowners and business owners are in need of finding ways to better green their lawn. Their traditional sprinkler systems waste a lot of water by over-watering or improper scheduling, hence an increased water bill to pay and also harming the environment. Enter the smart sprinklers system an innovative technology that does not only ...
The agriculture sector is improving and so demand for proper and effective water management for crop health has increased to maximize yields. Among the various tools of irrigation, a water sprinkler for agriculture is one of the most effective tools. This blog post will detail several irrigation sprinkler types, benefits for farming, and how these contribute to ...
This progress reflects enhanced operational efficiency, driven by the new prototype LNC production system, the integration of LNC application with irrigation systems, a more streamlined organization, and learnings from the implementation of pilots and projects. ...
In the central-western part of Morocco, the Souss-Massa basin grapples with dwindling freshwater resources resulting from prolonged drought, extreme heat, and increasing water demand for irrigation. To better track water availability and usage, IWMI, along with the Watershed Agency of Souss-Massa and the Regional Office of Agricultural Development, has developed a Dynamic Water ...
In Ghana’s North-East Region, an innovative aquaculture pilot initiative is transforming local communities by creating new livelihood opportunities. Led by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Water Research Institute (CSIR-WRI) and the Fisheries Commission (FC) of Ghana, this initiative is taking ...
Chocolate connoisseurs were hit by a 10% increase in the price of their favorite sweet this Easter as the world’s largest cocoa producers, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, found themselves seriously affected by disease, illegal mining, changes in land use and climate change. The price of cocoa began creeping up in the second half of 2022 reaching an all-time high in January 2024. The ...
As one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world, wine has certainly enjoyed a rich and illustrious history over the centuries, with its origins dating back thousands of years to 6000 BCE and Mesopotamia (now Iraq and Iran), where the very first vineyards were established and the very first wines produced. Since then, global wine consumption has gone from strength to strength, with an ...
Water Delivery System: Mechanisms like sprinklers or drip irrigation that supply water and nutrients. Lighting: Artificial lights, such as LED or fluorescent, to support photosynthesis if natural light is insufficient. ...
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has been working with the farming communities in these districts to embrace modern irrigation and agricultural practices. The concepts of drip irrigation systems and raised-bed techniques were initially met with resistance rooted in the fear of the unknown and reluctance to deviate from familiar practices. ...
They are supplied with moisture and (sometimes) nutrients, usually via drip or spray irrigation. Holes in the trays facilitate drainage and the waste water is collected in a tank. ...