irrigation industry News
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IA debuts Preferred Partner Program
The Irrigation Association understands the tremendous value its members bring to the irrigation industry, and we are proud to partner with these companies as we pursue our mission of promoting efficient irrigation. To further strengthen and expand these partnerships to benefit the industry, the IA is excited to announce a new program available for platinum IA-member manufacturers and ...
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IA celebrates efficient irrigation during July’s Smart Irrigation Month
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that July 2020 has once again been designated as Smart Irrigation Month. This month-long initiative is an opportunity for the irrigation industry to promote the importance and value of smart irrigation practices. The benefits of smart irrigation are all around us — in the food we eat, the fresh air we breathe and the yards and green spaces ...
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IA issues support for reinstatement of H-2B
For years, the landscape irrigation industry has depended on seasonal H-2B workers to install and maintain our efficient irrigation systems and technologies, as well as the functional, managed landscapes that benefit our nation’s environment and economic welfare. President Trump has signed an executive order to suspend the issue of new H-2B visas, along with other temporary worker visas, ...
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Irrigation Association awards 22 scholarships to students around the nation
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce the winners of its 2020 scholarship program. In its fourth year, the program awarded 22 scholarships to deserving recipients studying and pursuing careers in the irrigation field. The 22 students are from colleges and universities around the nation and are enrolled in associate to graduate programs with an irrigation focus. All of the recipients ...
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Cornell Edge up for New Product Contest at the IA Show
Cornell presented our case for why the Edge should be considered the New Product of the Year for the irrigation industry today, at the IA Show in Austin, TX. With up to 79 percent efficiency, two model sizes, improved mechanical design, and cross functionality with existing installations, the Edge End Gun Booster is in the running for the award. Edge Brochure "The Edge fits a real need," said ...
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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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The Groundwater Foundation to celebrate the past, present, and future
Friends and colleagues of The Groundwater Foundation will gather for the “Celebrate!” dinner at The Lodge at wilderness Ridge Golf Course on Thursday, June 19, 2008 to celebrate and recognize Susan Seacrest’s 24 years of dedication to the Foundation. We will be celebrating the past successes of the Groundwater Foundation, our work to make our community and nation a greener world, and the future ...
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AUS$2m fast-tracked for healthy headwaters program
Funding will be accelerated for irrigation planning and infrastructure in the Queensland Murray-Darling Basin, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, and Queensland Minister for Natural Resources and Water, Craig Wallace announced today. A sum of $2 million has been fast-tracked for activities relating to Queensland's Priority Project, the Healthy HeadWaters Program, ...
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Rivulis Irrigation to Present Industry Leading Products at World Ag Expo
Rivulis Irrigation is proud to feature our industry leading irrigation products in Pavilion B #2207, at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA on February 14-16, 2017. On display will be a full line of drip and micro irrigation products alongside filters, valves and system components. Connect with the experts from Rivulis Irrigation and discover how products from Rivulis Irrigation can provide ...
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WBCSD and SNV conclude dialogue series on “Exploring business solutions for development in Latin America”
Geneva - Over the past months, the alliance between the WBCSD and the Netherlands Development Organization SNV has convened high-level dialogues in eight target countries, bringing together Latin American business executives with selected leaders from the public and civil society sectors to explore the potential of sustainable business opportunities that are good business and benefit low-income ...
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Rivulis Irrigation to Showcase Innovative Products at the Irrigation Show
Rivulis Irrigation is proud to feature our industry leading irrigation products in booth 817 at the Irrigation Show, December – 8, 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. On display will be a full line of drip and micro irrigation products alongside filters, valves and system components. Connect with the experts from Rivulis Irrigation and discover how products from Rivulis Irrigation can ...
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D1000 Thin Wall Drip Line Recognized for Innovation at the EIMA Show
Rivulis Irrigation debuted a new thin wall drip tape at the EIMA Show in Bologna, Italy and was recognized by the Committee for Technical Innovation. The committee reviewed the product and awarded Rivulis Irrigation with a certificate at the show in November. Rivulis Irrigation exhibited the D1000 Thin Wall Drip Line as well as other industry leading irrigation products like T-Tape Drip Tape, ...
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Grows Irritec presence in South America: established IRRITEC CHILE S.A.
Irritec achieve Chilean market, with the foundation of a new branch that allow the growth of latin american business. The takeover of Chilean company Tecnoagro, well-know brand of irrigation sector, allows Irritec increase branches around the world, confirming the decisive wave of expansion that the company is going through for several years now. Grow up to four, after Mexico, USA and Brazil, ...
By IRRITEC SpA
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PROGRÉS CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY
On 3rd January 2010 Progrés celebrated its 25th Anniversary. In these 25 years, Progrés has created 74 major innovations and 11 secondary, has sold 66.475 equipments plus 32.840 accessories, all self-manufactured, and has won 37 awards and 5 recognitions to the technological innovation. Moreover, its customers and employees are 'very satisfied' according to the surveys carried out; the ...
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Sentera Partners with RDO Equipment Co. to Offer UAV Solutions
Sentera-RDO Equipment partnership brings complete UAV solution packages to RDO Customers Sentera is excited to announce its partnership with RDO Equipment Co., a total solutions provider with 78 stores servicing the agriculture, construction, environmental, surveying, and irrigation industries. The RDO Equipment partnership augments RDO’s already robust product offering, giving their ...
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Water Supply & Irrigation Systems in Canada Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
The Water Supply and Irrigation Systems industry's performance has been buoyed by high demand over the five years to 2013, according to IBISWorld industry analyst Nima Samadi. Revenue is expected to increase an average 3.0% annually to $6.4 billion during the period. Despite the recession, demand for water remained high since 2008, as droughts and other dry weather conditions created a need for ...
By IBISWorld
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Rivulis Irrigation and Manna Irrigation Featured in New Ag International
Rivulis Irrigation and Manna Irrigation were featured by New Ag International magazine in the “Irrigation and Technology Leaders” section of the March/April 2017 edition. The article includes highlights the strength and success of the Rivulis Irrigation strategy for growth in the market and how the innovative approach to precision agriculture pioneered by Manna Irrigation brings even ...
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HydroPoint Establishes Distribution Partnership with FIS Outdoor in Southeastern States
HydroPoint Data Systems, the proven leader in 360° smart water management and EPA WaterSense® Manufacturer Partner of the Year, creates distributor partnership with FIS Outdoor in Flocreates distributor partnership with FIS Outdoor in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. FIS Outdoor has seen the irrigation industry consistently grow over the past 40 years regardless of the ...
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Proposals invited for Australian $300m on-farm irrigation program
The Rudd Government is calling for proposals for a new $300 million on-farm irrigation efficiency grants program to help deliver a long-term sustainable future for Murray-Darling Basin irrigation communities. Releasing the program guidelines, Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, said the funding would help irrigation communities adjust to a future with less water by ...
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4R Research Fund Awards Nearly $3 Million to Study Impact of 4R Practices in the Field
WASHINGTON, June 6, 2019 – The Fertilizer Institute announced today the Foundation for Agronomic Research, which administers projects for the 4R Research Fund, has awarded nearly $2.7 million in grants to universities to conduct field research and demonstration projects that evaluate and promote the economic, social, and environmental outcomes of 4R Nutrient Stewardship. The 4R Nutrient ...
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