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TOPIC(S): Irrigation, Agriculture US, Government / Policies, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

03/26/2024 SOURCE: www.savannahnow.com

Georgia bill would revoke irrigation rights for farmers who install solar systems

A proposed Georgia Senate bill would revoke state irrigation permits for farms with solar panel arrays of 10 acres or more.

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JAMES MSASA
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Topics: Irrigation, Vegetables, Smallholder Farms,

How to make an Automatic Vegetable Waterer Using a Plastic Bottle

Creating a plastic bottle irrigator for your plants is a simple, eco-friendly, and cost-effective way to ensure they receive the water they need. As environmental consciousness grows, so does the desire to find sustainable and creative solutions for everyday challenges. One such challenge is keeping plants adequately hydrated, especially when we’re away or busy. Instead of relying on conventional irrigation systems, you can contribute to reducing plastic waste by repurposing plastic bottles to create a simple and effective plant irrigator. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of making a plastic bottle irrigator for your plants, combining practicality

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Irrigation, USDA,

03/08/2024 SOURCE: www.morningagclips.com

Five Things to Know about PACE for Non-Irrigated Corn Farmers

The Post-Application Coverage Endorsement (PACE) is a crop insurance offering from the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA).

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TOPIC(S): Irrigation, Water, Alfalfa/Hay,

07/18/2023 SOURCE: flip.it

Arizona continues to allow a company to pump enough water to support a city of 50,000 to grow crops for Saudi Arabia's cows while some state residents have had their water supply cut off

In 2022, Fondomonte, a Saudi-owned company, pumped enough water to cover 12,500 football fields with a foot of water, The Washington Post reported.

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TOPIC(S): Irrigation, Alfalfa/Hay, Potatoes, Climate Change,

07/13/2023 SOURCE: www.timesfreepress.com

Climate change ratchets up the stress on farmworkers on the front lines of a warming Earth

Mily Trevino-Sauceda was 9 when her mother fell as she worked to move irrigation pipes along rows of potato and alfalfa on an Idaho farm.

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TOPIC(S): Irrigation, Agriculture Global, Water, Sustainability,

05/18/2023 SOURCE: tehelka.com

Curbing water usage in agriculture

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Irrigation, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Innovation, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Maharashtra Farmers to Receive Solar-Powered Agricultural Feeders for Uninterrupted Day-Time Power Supply

The Maharashtra government has acknowledged a large-scale scheme to convert at least 30% of agricultural electricity feeders to solar energy by 2025. It was approved by the state cabinet led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday, a pet project of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Irrigation, Agriculture Global, Water, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Genes /Genetics, Climate Change,

Gene Discovery May Help Effort to Breed Climate Resilient Crops

The gene discovery could lead to the breeding of crops that can withstand drought and low-nitrogen soil conditions.

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TOPIC(S): Irrigation, Agriculture US, Water,

10/18/2022 SOURCE: www.coloradopolitics.com

Colorado River basin farms stunted by megadrought, as more sacrifice lies ahead

PINAL COUNTY, ARIZ. • Colorado River basin water has transformed Nancy Caywood’s fields in the desert southwest of Phoenix into carpets of green cotton and alfalfa for generations. But in

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TOPIC(S): Irrigation, Equipment/Machinery,

08/30/2022 SOURCE: hspo.info

New Technology For Astonishing Primitive Water Pumping System

Water pumps come in a variety of sizes and shapes to suit a variety of applications and needs. As a general rule, a water pump

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