A new irrigation system at the Green & Gold Community Garden uses less water for a more bountiful harvest

A drip irrigation system funded by a Campus Sustainability Grant helped the garden achieve their most productive season to date.

Enhancing chickpea irrigation efficiency with remote sensing

Hebrew University experts devise a non-invasive method for chickpea irrigation evaluation, aiding sustainability and global food security.

Solar-Powered Farming Is Quickly Depleting the World's Groundwater Supply

Farmers in hot, arid regions are turning to low-cost solar pumps to irrigate their fields, eliminating the need for expensive fossil fuels and boosting crop production. But by allowing them to pump throughout the day, the new technology is drying up aquifers around the globe.

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.

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

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).

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.

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.

Curbing water usage in agriculture

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.