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 […]
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Soil and Water conservation
Soil and Water conservation
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 […]
Soil and Water conservation
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 […]
Soil and Water conservation
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, 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 […]
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 […]
Soil and Water conservation
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
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 […]
Soil and Water conservation
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 […]
Soil and Water conservation
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 […]
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