The choice of an irrigation method depends on the topography of the land, availability of water, variations in soil types, and source of power to pump water, on-farm storage capacity and capital ...

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 ...

With irrigation bringing more arable land under cultivation, saving the amount of water in the process is a target for every farmer who wants to spend less and earn more. Drip irrigation, which allows ...

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 ...

State government expects to save 186 TMC of water every year, produce extra sugar worth Rs 7,600 crore Acute shortage of water is almost a perennial problem in Bengaluru and the rest of the state.With ...

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 ...

Water trickles out of a tiny black plastic tube and flows onto a spot near a young banana plant. The set-up looks simple, but it works with precision. The tube delivers just the right amount of water, ...

Democratic governments are, by their nature, slow-moving creatures — and that’s the way it should be. Social stability generally requires that change be evolutionary, not revolutionary, lest the ...