An Israeli soil scientist who developed drip irrigation techniques for use in desert agriculture has been named the 2012 recipient of the World Food Prize, honoring "individuals who have advanced ...

The sight is not uncommon in California: water moving slowly across farm fields, in broad sheets or through a grid of ditches, propelled only by the pull of gravity. Flood irrigation is a tried 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, ...

Cauliflower, broccoli, sweet pepper and many other nutritious vegetables used to be expensive in Mauritius. The island's climate and traditional agricultural practices were not suitable for ...

MOGA: With the state government promoting drip irrigation for cotton maize and horticultural crops to conserve groundwater at least 68 farmers in Moga district have shown interest in cultivating maize ...

Following the October 16 observance of World Food Day, farmers across Antigua and Barbuda are welcoming a timely and ...

Rain has never been a reliable source of water for agriculture. In ancient China, farmers irrigated their fields by burying water-filled unglazed clay pots among their crops. Since then, the most ...

Bhiwani (Har), Aug 12 (PTI) To promote drip irrigation in southern Haryana, the state government will soon provide pipes and other equipment at subsidised rates to ensure conservation of water. This ...

Tenth in a series republished with permission from the San Diego County Water Authority‘s website. Irrigation is an essential part of any good landscape design. It ensures plants and trees get the ...