Despite the importance of Water Use Efficiency (WUE) in crop production and resilience, few African farmers, subsistence or commercial, think much about it. Their main concern, especially in cases where […]
Flood irrigation in Ethiopia, a success story to be emulated or an environmental disaster to be avoided by the rest of Africa? For many years, Ethiopia’s Awash River flood basin […]
Climate Change and Agriculture Climate change is one of the significant challenges that the agricultural sector is facing, with rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and an increase in extreme weather […]
Soil salinization decreases the agricultural production potential of up to 46 million ha per year (FAO). In this post, we will further analyze: What is soil salinization The impact of […]
Mulching in vegetable production is common among farmers globally in many different crops. The main reason for the wide use of this practice is the many benefits it can offer. […]
What are the roles of microbes in the soil? Microorganisms, like bacteria and fungi, break down organic matter, recycle nutrients and enhance the soil structure and soil fertility. They play […]
Rural Women play a significant role in carbon sequestration in the soil through biomass production and perennial crop cultivation-care. Women are also crucial in promoting sustainable farming practices that can […]
How to collect and use rainwater The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) describes Rainwater Harvesting for agriculture as the direct collection, storage, and utilization of runoff rainwater for use in […]
Efficient management of irrigation water with IRMA_SYS Co-Author: Angelika Nomikou, Agronomist, R&D collaborator of EFFICIENT WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PC According to Aquastat (a water-related database of the Food Agriculture Organisation […]
Water is essential for crop growth and human survival. In the face of climate change, urbanization, and population growth, water management is crucial for the sustainable development of agriculture. The […]
