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The Impact of Syntropic Agroforestry on Water Usage and Farm Resilience

The Impact of Syntropic Agroforestry on Water Usage and Farm Resilience

“Planting water”: How agroforestry helped crops become drought resilient – A real-life example The personal testimony of Roland van Reenen, a Forest Farmer from Curaçao’  It was the year 2019, and I […]

What is Deficit Irrigation

What is Deficit Irrigation?

Deficit irrigation is an agricultural strategy of limited water use, applying it in vulnerable growth stages. Many reasons lead to this strategy by farmers. Climate change has affected many areas […]

fertigation advantages and disadvantages

Fertigation: Definition, Advantages and Challenges

Fertigation is a farming technique in which fertilizer is dissolved and dispensed with irrigation water through a drip or sprinkler irrigation system. Drip irrigation is the best method for fertigation—a […]

Flood irrigation systems and Water Use Efficiency

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 […]

Real-life examples of irrigation practices revolutionizing agriculture in dry areas

Real-life examples of irrigation practices revolutionizing agriculture in dry areas

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 […]

mustard yield

Yield, Harvest, and Storage of Mustard

Yield of White Mustard This crop is grown worldwide on 60,000–80,000 Ha per year, which causes the production of 685,000 tons of White Mustard. Most of the White Mustard worldwide […]

irrigation of mustard

Irrigation requirements and methods for white mustard

Irrigation requirements: The frequency of irrigation for white mustard (Sinapis alba) can vary depending on factors such as soil type, weather conditions, stage of growth, and local climate. Mustard crop […]

Rainwater Harvesting A Vital Strategy for Climate Change Adaptation for Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Rainwater Harvesting can help Sub-Saharan African Farmers face Climate change

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 […]

Garlic Irrigation

Garlic Water Requirements and Irrigation Systems

How much water does garlic need – When should garlic be irrigated? Garlic is a shallow-rooted plant that requires sufficient water to grow and produce bulbs. As a result, for […]

Irrigation Management - How to Optimize Irrigation Efficiency

Irrigation Management – How to Optimize Irrigation Efficiency

All you need to know to improve your Irrigation System Irrigation is an essential component of agriculture, landscaping, and horticulture. Irrigation management emphasizes the application of the right amount of […]

Factors to Consider When Selecting an Irrigation System

Selecting the best irrigation system for your filed Growing crops on a field requires a reliable and efficient irrigation system that will help maximize the yield and minimize water usage […]

Leek Water Requirements and Irrigation Systems

Leek Water Requirements and Irrigation Systems

How much water do leeks need? Leeks have a shallow rooting system (most at the upper 5-10 cm of soil) which grows from a flat ‘stem plate’ on the bottom […]

apricot tree irrigation

Apricot Trees Irrigation – How to water Apricot trees

Although apricot is believed to have greater drought tolerance than peach (almost similar to the almond tree), it is essential to maintain adequate moisture in the soil, especially in the […]

Cherry Tree Water Requirements

Cherry Tree Water Requirements

Cherry trees, especially sweet cherries, need sufficient water to grow and produce high yields. Proper irrigation management is essential for successfully cultivating cherries, impacting both tree growth and fruit production. […]

Soil and water conserving irrigation methods and alternatives

Soil and water conserving irrigation methods and alternatives

Cover Photo: Irrigation by water conservation for rice growing. Soil and water conservation can be combined with irrigation e.g. flood irrigation of rice in Vietnam (above). Water can also be […]