Topic
Water Management
From the archive
Reporting from earlier editions of The Agrotech Daily. Figures, prices and policies may have changed since.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalThe impact of climate change on agricultureShifting rainfall, rising temperatures, new pest patterns, soil degradation and sea level rise are hitting farm output; adaptation, resilient crops and better water use can help.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalTerrace farming and how effective it isTerrace farming turns slopes into level or stepped platforms that slow runoff and curb soil erosion, using broad-base, narrow-base or grassed back-slope designs.
- Soil, water & climate, KarnatakaDigital water management solutions in Koppal district of KarnatakaABB is supplying 635 digital flowmeters and pumping station controls for a multi-village drinking water scheme in Karnataka's drought-hit Koppal district, through L&T Construction.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalGlobal shortage of water for agricultureExplains how water scarcity, pollution from farming and aquaculture, and climate change are straining agricultural water supplies, citing an FAO and IWMI report.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalMost effective and efficient irrigation systems in agricultureFarmers can irrigate through rainwater harvesting, groundwater reservoirs, surface reservoirs and canals, or in-line drip and micro sprinklers, each with its own costs and benefits.
- Inputs & crop science4 tips to grow the best brown riceGrowing good brown rice depends on quality seed, suitable clay loam soil, early weed control and careful water management; long, medium and sweet types are described.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalSmart irrigation systems and water managementExplains how smart irrigation systems use sensors and weather forecasts to deliver the right amount of water, and compares drip, sprinkler, surface and subsurface systems.