In a proof of concept moment, AgLaunch and 42 of its farmer network members, announce they have cashed out an early investment in an irrigation technology startup. “We believe that first, farmers have ...

OSCAR robot from Osiris Agriculture reflects a growing shift toward automation in irrigation and nutrient application.

Irrigation farming under threat Dry-season rice, wheat production Farmers who produced rice, maize, and wheat last year are currently licking their wounds following the loss of millions of naira due ...

Farmers are turning to IoT-powered smart irrigation systems to cut water waste, lower costs, and boost crop yields. By combining sensors, cloud computing, and automation, these solutions adapt ...

Crop irrigation — watering the plants that make our food — is one of the most intensive uses of water in the world. This year, at the United Nations 2023 Water Conference, the biggest water conference ...

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 ...

The dry season is usually a challenging period for farmers. With an average precipitation that is below 60 millimetres and lack of watering holes, farmers face many challenges in planting. But with ...

U.S. farmers irrigated roughly the same amount of land as they did five years ago, but they are using less water to grow the bounty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains that fill the nation’s ...

The extension of Mzenga Irrigation Scheme in Nkhata District from 900 hectares (ha) to 1100ha has given hope to many community members of benefitting from the facility. Rehabilitated under Programme ...

Amid a fuel crisis and frequent load shedding, solar-powered irrigation pumps have emerged as a new source of opportunity ...

Lives of people living in Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASAL) ravaged by drought and hunger is set to change, thanks to the launch of an innovative and cost-effective irrigation technology. The new shower ...