Irrigation farming under threat Dry-season rice, wheat production Farmers who produced rice, maize, and wheat last year are currently licking their wounds following the loss of millions of naira due ...

In order for plants to survive, they need sun and water. Unfortunately sun will deplete readily available water for plants in arid or semi-arid climates. Water provides nutrients to a plant so it can ...

In a proof of concept moment, AgLaunch and 42 of its farmer network members, announce they have cashed out an early investment in an irrigation technology startup. “We believe that first, farmers have ...

Crop irrigation — watering the plants that make our food — is one of the most intensive uses of water in the world. This year, at the United Nations 2023 Water Conference, the biggest water conference ...

STRONG collaboration between the government and development partners has significantly empowered farmers, particularly those in rural areas, to adopt productive irrigation farming systems, the ...

The dry season is usually a challenging period for farmers. With an average precipitation that is below 60 millimetres and lack of watering holes, farmers face many challenges in planting. But with ...

A farm near Colfax, North Dakota, is trying out the new 360 Yield Center 360 Rain with the ability to irrigate odd shaped fields and reach into corners. A field day will be Aug. 10, 2023. Jay Myers ...

Improving irrigation strategies can save your farm time, water and money. Learn from farmers who went back to school to learn ...

A new smart platform invented by Purdue University researchers to wirelessly monitor subsoil health could change the landscape of agricultural sensing systems. The invention addresses a critical need ...

In a bid to improve rural agricultural productivity and enhance water security in farming communities, the Cabinet of ...