For six decades — from a desert kibbutz to California’s Central Valley — I have had the exciting good fortune to watch drip ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. It’s the opposite of conventional wisdom: When farmers use drip ...

Healthy and in-demand fruits such as the high-margin 'green gold' avocado, primarily grown in South and Central America, are among the least tenable and environmentally-friendly crops. According to a ...

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 ...

Do a web search of "water use efficiency in agriculture," and you’ll come up with a huge number of results. For Bob McKellip, the ultimate in water use efficiency on his farm boils down to two words: ...

A new tool to assist farmers select the best climate smart agricultural technologies suitable for their various crops and regions has been developed. Researchers from the International Crop Research ...

Sustainable farming practices can help reduce that impact. Even though there is growing consumer demand for more ...

Solar energy offers lower operating costs, reliable irrigation, additional income opportunities, and long-term sustainability ...

An international team led by UC Davis is working to connect 9,000 rural households in Guatemala with improved water management and climate-smart agriculture strategies, to increase food security and ...

With Nile water insufficient and now in question, the government is mandating a switch to water-saving drip and sprinkler irrigation MANSOURIYA, Egypt, Sept 24 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Hassan ...