water management News
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Precision Irrigation & Water Management
We invite you to read our article in the latest issue by IsraelAgri on Precision Irrigation & Water Management. See the full Issue: ...
By Water Ways
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Data-driven breakthroughs and the future of agriculture at the CGIAR Digital Innovation Workshop
Encouraging innovation and inclusivity in the agriculture sector was the focus of experts and other stakeholders during the “National Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on Digital Innovation and Inclusion” held in New Delhi. Organized as part of the CGIAR Initiative on Digital Innovation, it brought together research teams from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the ...
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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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Decolonizing agricultural science: Are we ready to embrace change?
The continued influence of colonialism on research and the need to structurally transform the processes and practices of science were the focus of a panel discussion at the CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform Conference in 2023. Centering local voices to break down the underlying power relationships between the researcher and the researched is a key part of decolonizing science. The discussion, focused ...
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IWMI elevates research collaboration in Bangladesh
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) signed an MOU with the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) on March 24, 2024, as it opened the doors of its new Bangladesh office in the capital Dhaka. IWMI and BARC’s partnership is a collaborative effort to strengthen research in irrigation and agriculture water management aligning with the Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100. The ...
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Engaging youth in agripreneurship calls for a shift in the “dirty” industry mindset
Youth is key in Malawi. According to the 2018 census, half of the population falls in the 10–35-year bracket, an age that is full of energy, creativity, and innovation and that is transitioning into the labor market. But agriculture is not generally seen as an opportunity, particularly among the youth. Rather, they perceive it as a “dirty job” that only those without any options ...
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Leave no farmer behind: IWMI and partners prioritize inclusivity at Africa Food Systems Forum 2023
Prioritizing farmers and ensuring their active participation in shaping the future of agriculture was a unifying call at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AGRF) 2023. A diverse group of policymakers, farmers, entrepreneurs and thought leaders from across the continent gathered to critically discuss the complex challenges facing Africa’s agriculture sector, highlighting innovative solutions, ...
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Silver Bullet’s Kyle Lisabeth Talks Cannabis Water Treatment on M2 TechCast
Michigan-focused tech podcast highlights water treatment needs for region’s cannabis culitvators. Silver Bullet Water Treatment continues to make an impact in the Great Lakes region cannabis industry. As the recreational/medical cannabis industry continues to expand in Michigan and soon to explode in Illinois, Silver Bullet is establishing itself as the go-to water management ...
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Eijkelkamp Soil & Water`s ISO-9001 certificate again renewed
After the annual audit Eijkelkamp Soil & Water's ISO-9001 certificate is again renewed. The quality system employed by Eijkelkamp Soil & Water and its implementation satisfy NEN-EN-ISO 9001:2008 for the following areas of application: The development, production, purchase and sale of equipment for the analysis of soil, water, plants, climate, residual substances and surveying ...
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Egypt, Kazakhstan and Australia. Plastic-Puglia is exporting its technology
Plastic-Puglia continues to invest in research and development of new products for irrigation. The company is moving into areas where the technology and water resources are scarce or mismanaged. In this field, the business group is well known and appreciated in over 40 countries worldwide. In recent weeks, the meetings in the palace of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture to establish an ...
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SBWT Cannabis solutions goes global: New Zealand, here we come!
Silver Bullet Water Treatment (SBWT) is excited to announce that our industry-leading cannabis water management engineering, solutions and analytic services are being commissioned at some of the top cannabis cultivation facilities in New Zealand. SBWT already is recognized as a go-to company for cannabis and controlled environment ag solutions here in the US, but our reputation is ...
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Finapp lands in USA - Large-scale soil moisture in alfalfa fields
Finapp lands in the USA! Our probes were installed at the University of California, Davis. Large-scale soil moisture is an essential value for ground measurements. It permits to have a better water management and a correct irrigation. Preventing the plant from absorbing too much water or preventing it from going into stress allows the crop to be kept in a better state of health, avoiding water ...
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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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Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions
On the north-central plains of Sri Lanka, in the small rural village in Galenbindunuwewa, a community of maize farmers are reshaping their farming practices to respond to the growing challenges posed by climate change. They recently welcomed researchers from the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and a delegation from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food ...
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Water reform urgently needed in Asia to feed extra 1.5bn people by 2050, says new report
A comprehensive new study of irrigation in Asia warns that, without major reforms and innovations in the way water is used for agriculture, many developing nations face the politically risky prospect of having to import more than a quarter of the rice, wheat and maize they will need by 2050. This warning, along with related forecasts and possible solutions, appear in a report entitled, ...
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AZUD, Tigre Empresarial 2017
Sistema AZUD, S.A. was awarded with the “Tigre Empresarial” Prize, granted by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China. The Award Ceremony took place in Shanghai on 22nd September. The award recognized AZUD’s hard work in China, as well as its technological contribution to the development of water management in Chinese industrial sector. AZUD, with headquarter in Murcia, ...
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ISO-9001 recertification for Eijkelkamp Soil & Water
After the annual external audit by Kiwa, Eijkelkamp Soil & Water is again ISO-9001:2008 certified. The auditor also noted that Eijkelkamp employees are very involved and gave a compliment to the entire organization for the way the company is implementing the new NEN-EN-ISO 9001:2015. The new NEN-EN-ISO 9001:2015 is scheduled to be implemented by June 2018 Eijkelkamp Soil & Water received ...
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Silver Bullet’s Horticulture Division at Two Upcoming Michigan Events!
Tech displays, consultation and a presentation on Cannabis Cultivation Water Management Best Practices for Michigan growers… Join Silver Bullet Water Treatment at two Michigan events over the next week to learn more about how our products, services, lab capabilities and consultation can benefit your controlled indoor environment cannabis or leafy green cultivation system. Silver ...
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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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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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