Norway upgrading international seed vault
15 Mar, 2018
A
giant vault in Norway that holds seeds from around the world is set for
a $12.5 million upgrade in order to further protect global food
supplies. The work includes a new concrete-built access tunnel, a
service building to house emergency power and refrigerating units, and
waterproof walls to prepare for a warmer future. Built 10 years ago, the
Svalbard Global Seed Vault was constructed in an abandoned Arctic coal
mine to store and safeguard the world’s crops and plants from global
natural or man-made disaster.
https://www.producer.com/2018/03/norway-upgrading-international-seed-vault/
Agri-science fair held to create awareness about latest farm technologies: India
17 Mar, 2018
A
three-day Krishi Unnati Mela was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi on March 17 that aimed to create awareness about the latest farm
technologies and receive feedback from farmers. The fair organized at
Pusa complex, New Delhi had more than 600 stalls, display of latest
agriculture and allied sector technologies, live demonstration of
micro-irrigation, wastewater utilization and animal husbandry and
fisheries.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/pm-to-open-agri-science-fair-on-saturday-118031400554_1.html
One of the largest indoor farms in the world is in Faribault: U.S
27 Feb, 2018
Living
Greens Farm, based in Faribault in United States, is one of the largest
indoor farms in the world, according to Anderson, who is founder,
president and chairman. The company uses a computer system to control
elements such as light, temperature, humidity and CO2, combined with
aeroponics—a method of growing plants by suspending their roots in the
air—to grow lettuce, herbs and microgreens. Rather than using soil,
plants are sprayed with a nutrient-rich solution.
https://www.minnpost.com/twin-cities-business/2018/02/one-largest-indoor-farms-world-faribault
[ Top ] CLIMATE CHANGE
World’s great forests could lose half of all wildlife as planet warms: Report
14 Mar, 2018
The
world’s greatest forests could lose more than half of their plant
species by the end of the century unless nations ramp up efforts to
tackle climate change, according to a new report on the impacts of
global warming on biodiversity hotspots. Mammals, amphibians, reptiles
and birds are also likely to disappear on a catastrophic scale in the
Amazon and other naturally rich ecosysterms in Africa, Asia, North
America and Australia if temperatures rise by more than 1.5C, concludes
the study by WWF, the University of East Anglia and the James Cook
University.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/mar/14/worlds-great-forests-could-lose-half-of-all-wildlife-as-planet-warms-report
Global Energy transition must accelerate to thwart climate change
15 Mar, 2018
A
new report, Fostering Effective Energy Transition, published by the
World Economic Forum presents its Energy Transition Index 2018,
benchmarking 114 countries according to the current state of their
energy systems and their structural readiness to adapt to future energy
needs.
https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2018/03/15/global-energy-transition-must-accelerate-to-thwart-climate-change/
Belarus builds forest resilience to climate change with World Bank support
15 Mar, 2018
Modern
forest management, reforestation, and new forest areas will help the
Belarusian forest sector adapt to storms, climate change and pests, due
to the EUR 12 million Additional Financing for the Belarus Forestry
Development Project (FDP), approved by the World Bank’s Board of
Executive Directors.
https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2018/03/14/belarus-builds-forest-resilience-to-climate-change-with-world-bank-support/
[ Top ] DROUGHTS
Droughts leave kids too short, too thin in various districts of Karnataka: UNICEF
14 Mar, 2018
Bengaluru: Consecutive
droughts experienced in different districts of Karnataka is taking a
toll, especially on women and children. This is according to a report by
UNICEF’s Disaster Risk Reduction Section, which was published in
“Drought Management Strategies - Compendium of Best Practices Adopted in
Drought Management”, released by Karnataka State Natural Disaster
Monitoring Cell.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2018/mar/11/droughts-leave-kids-too-short-too-thin-in-various-districts-of-karnataka-unicef-1785330.html
Scientists use ancient trees and climate models to understand past and future drought in Mongolia
14 Mar, 2017
Ancient
trees in Mongolia dating back more than 2,000 years are helping place
current and future climate change in context, according to a new West
Virginia University-led study. The study describes the duration and
severity of past and future droughts in Mongolia, providing a unique
perspective: a historical record that extends to the first millennium.
Shorter records would not provide the same context.
https://newswise.com/articles/scientists-use-ancient-trees-and-climate-models-to-understand-past-and-future-drought-in-mongolia
[ Top ] FLOODS
15 killed in Kenya floods, scores of families displaced
19 Mar, 2018
Nairobi: Kenyan
officials said on Friday that at least 15 people have drowned and
scores of families have been displaced across the East African nation
during two days of heavy rainfall that caused flooding in urban and
rural areas. The deaths happened as flood and river waters swept through
Kenyan towns that had experienced drought months earlier, officials
said.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2018/mar/19/15-killed-in-kenya-floods-scores-of-families-displaced-1789295.html
[ Top ] FOOD SECURITY
US extends P100-m aid to boost food security
14 Mar, 2018
The
United States Agency for International Development has extended a
P100-million assistance to the Philippines intended to boost food
security in Marawi City and surrounding areas. The USAID is partnering
with the World Food Program to provide 1.8 million kilograms of
rice—enough to feed 45,000 people for four months—to families displaced
by the conflict.
http://thestandard.com.ph/news/national/260990/us-extends-p100-m-aid-to-boost-food-security-.html
China’s top food company goes global to feed 1.4 bln at home
13 Mar, 2018
China’s
largest food company is open to partnering with its competitors as it
seeks to meet its biggest challenge: feeding the world’s most-populous
country. While Cofco’s current focus is on Chinese food security and
seeking out partnerships, there’s still room for the company to invest
in origination and independent supply chains in both Brazil and
Argentina.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-13/to-feed-1-4-billion-at-home-top-china-food-company-goes-global
[ Top ] IRRIGATION
Pipes to replace canal system for irrigation: India
9 Mar, 2018
New Delhi: In
order to cut delays and reduce cost in laying canal for irrigation, the
government has, in principle, decided to use pipes of different
diameters for water conveyance in place of canal. As opposed to canal
systems, piped conveyance of water does not require land acquisition and
forest\environment clearance. The problems of contamination of water
and loss due to evaporation can also be tackled by using pipes.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pipes-to-replace-canal-system-for-irrigation-govt/articleshow/63235694.cms
[ Top ] WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
UN-World Bank panel calls for ‘fundamental shift’ in water management
14 Mar, 2018
Making
Every Drop Count: An Agenda for Water Action, released by a panel of 11
Heads of State and a Special Advisor, calls for a fundamental shift in
the way the world manages water so that the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 6 on ensuring availability and
sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, can be achieved.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2018/03/1004982
19 cities in world rely on precipitation for water supply: Study
14 Mar, 2018
Owing
to increased urbanisation, 19 of the 29 largest cities in the world
depend on evaporation from surrounding lands for more than one-third of
their water supply, finds a study. The study focused on how moisture
recycling is linked to a city’s water supply. Moisture recycling occurs
when water evaporates from the land and rises up into the atmosphere.
This moisture then flows along prevailing wind currents through the
atmosphere, falling out as precipitation elsewhere, the researchers
said.
http://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/19-cities-in-world-rely-on-precipitation-for-water-supply-says-study/1098927/ [Top] FORTHCOMING EVENTS
8th Asian Regional Conference, 2-4 May 2018, Kathmandu, Nepal, on the theme: Irrigation in Support of an Evergreen Revolution.
Website: http://nencid.org.np/
69th IEC & Regional Conference, 12–17 August 2018, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, on the theme: Innovative and Sustainable Agri-water Management: Adapting to a Variable and Changing Climate.
Website: http://www.icid2018.org/
Global Water Security for Agriculture and Natural Resources (GWSAN), 3-6 October 2018, Hyderabad, India: An ASABE Global Initiative Conference.
Website: http://www.asabewater.org/
9th International Micro Irrigation Conference, 16-18 January 2019, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, on the theme: Micro Irrigation in Modern Agriculture.
Website: http://www.icid.org/conf_microirri.html
3rd World Irrigation Forum (WIF3) & 70th International Executive Council Meeting, 1-7 September, 2019, Bali, Indonesia,on the theme: Development for water, food and nutrition security in a competitive environment.
Website: http://www.icid2019.org/ [Top] LATEST PUBLICATION(S)
Water Saving in Irrigated Agriculture in Egypt: Case Studies and Lessons Learned, November 2017
The
Egyptian National Committee for Irrigation and Drainage (ENCID) has
launched a new book titled 'Water Saving in Irrigated Agriculture in
Egypt: Case Studies and Lessons Learned.' The publication is a
compilation of successful water saving innovation ideas at the farm
level and is a rich source of reference work for all the professionals
engaged in agricultural water management aspirating for "More and more
crop per drop." For more info, kindly write to Encid@link.net
http://www.enci
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