Young Americans are leaving desk jobs to farm
27 Nov, 2017
For
only the second time in the last century, the number of farmers under
35 years old is increasing, according to the US Department of
Agriculture’s latest Census of Agriculture. This new generation can’t
hope to replace the numbers that farming is losing to age. But it is
already contributing to the growth of the local-food movement and could
help preserve the place of midsize farms in the rural landscape.
https://www.dawn.com/news/1373059
Govt committed to double farmers’ income by 2020: State Agriculture Min Saini
1 Dec, 2017
On
the occasion of furnishing agriculture progress data during four-year
rule of current BJP government in Rajasthan, State Agriculture Minister
Prabhu Lal Saini on Thursday stated that plight of farmers in the state
will be better in coming days. “We don’t have any Jadu Mantra, but state
government is committed to double the farmer’s income by 2020 and
innovations in the field of farming and agro-marketing will definitely
help to achieve the motive in the desired time. I believe that the
income of a farmer will be four to five fold,” Saini added.
http://www.dnaindia.com/jaipur/report-govt-committed-to-double-farmers-income-by-2020-prabhu-lal-saini-2563917
Kansas women in farming conference set for Feb 2018
26 Nov, 2017
The
theme “Maximizing My Influence: Farm, Community, Consumers” is the
focus of the award-winning Women Managing the Farm Conference, set for
February 15-16, 2018, in Manhattan, Kansas. Since 2005, this event has
been bringing together women who help provide the nation’s food supply.
http://www.hpj.com/ag_news/kansas-women-in-farming-conference-set-for-feb/article_a6a2b744-914c-5062-8212-ee3520e4ef9b.html
[ Top ] CLIMATE CHANGE
Obama on climate change: 'A pause in American leadership'
1 Dec, 2017
New Delhi: Former
President Barack Obama Friday spoke to a leadership forum in New Delhi
and expressed that if somebody told him climate change was a hoax he
couldn't bridge that difference of opinion. Obama said in a rebuke that
since he signed the Paris climate agreement, there had been "a pause in
American leadership." The forum was part of a three-country tour by
Obama.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/12/01/obama-on-climate-change-pause-in-american-leadership.html
Scientists look to Bali volcano for clues to curb climate change
1 Dec, 2017
Oslo: Climate
scientists are tracking an erupting volcano on the Indonesian holiday
island of Bali for clues about a possible short-cut to curb global
warming by injecting sun-dimming chemicals high above the Earth.
http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/scientists-look-to-bali-volcano-for-clues-to-curb-climate-change
Far-fetched fixes for climate change, from solar shields to air-scrubbing
29 Nov, 2017
In
the battle against climate change, many scientists say that simply
minimizing man-made pollution is not enough to limit global warming to
two degrees Celsius, as agreed in the 2015 Paris climate agreement --
humans must also devise other means to help cool the planet.
http://edition.cnn.com/2017/11/29/world/climate-change-geoengineering/index.html
Cincy, Ohio Valley to see more floods, heat and drought from climate change: U.S. report
1 Dec, 2017
Climate
change will push the Ohio River and its tributaries into uncharted
waters, disrupting a 13-state region with economic and environmental
crises like never before. That's the conclusion of a newly published
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report, which found that flooding, drought
and power failures could become more frequent and severe as global
warming intensifies in the decades ahead.
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2017/12/01/cincinnati-ohio-valley-see-more-floods-heat-drought-climate-change/905119001/
[ Top ] DROUGHTS
Too late for Western Cape Drought Plan: Experts
30 Nov, 2017
Cape Town: As
Western Cape authorities scramble to stave off day zero, some
international experts say that it is too late to plan for a drought amid
the current water crisis. The Cape's persistent dry spell, according to a weather scientist, is expected to continue at least until autumn.
http://ewn.co.za/2017/11/30/experts-say-too-late-for-western-cape-drought-plan
Severe drought returns to Grayson County, says Water Board
30 Nov, 2017
For
the first time in nearly eight months, drought conditions returned to
Grayson County, the Texas Water Development Board said Monday in its
weekly water report. In the most recent update, the board found that 20
percent of the state is currently experiencing drought conditions.
http://www.heralddemocrat.com/news/20171130/severe-drought-returns-to-grayson-county-water-board-says
[ Top ] FLOODS
Victorian storms: Evacuations ordered as floodwaters rise due to deluge
1 Dec, 2017
People
in low lying areas around Myrtleford in Victoria's alpine region should
prepare to evacuate as floodwaters caused by unprecedented rains
continue to rise. A relief centre has been set up at the Myrtleford
Senior Citizens Centre, the safest evacuation route along the Great
Alpine Road.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/2017/11/30/13/53/victoria-told-to-brace-for-extreme-and-unprecedented-dangerous-deluge
ABI launches buildings blueprint to reduce flood, fire risk
1 Dec, 2017
The
Association of British Insurers (ABI) is urging Government to take
steps to reduce threats to property as it goes ahead with Budget plans
to build 300,000 homes a year by the mid-2020s. Insurers pay out almost £13 million every day for homes and businesses which have suffered damage and loss.
http://www.press-report.net/clanek-134046288-abi-launches-buildings-blueprint-to-reduce-flood-and-fire-risk
[ Top ] FOOD SECURITY
Time to put cactus on the menu: FAO's advice on Food Security
30 Nov, 2017
The
prickly pear cactus, considered an essential food in Mexico, could be
the answer to much of the world’s food security woes, the UN’s Food and
Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said Thursday. The UN organization —
which convened a group of experts to study the plant’s potential and
help farmers and policymakers use it in a more strategic and efficient
way — also released a book “on how to exploit the plant’s culinary
qualities”.
https://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Time-to-Put-Cactus-on-the-Menu-FAOs-Advice-on-Food-Security-20171130-0036.html
WTO: India sounds warning over food security clause
30 Nov, 2017
Geneva: India’s
WTO ambassador J.S. Deepak has warned of a ‘spectacular failure’ at the
Buenos Aires meet if countries fail to deliver a credible solution on
public stockholding plans for food security.
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/qwwKnOQ93NrP3C20B7X6GO/WTO-India-sounds-warning-over-food-security-clause.html [ Top ] IRRIGATION
Skipper, Metzerplas sign MoU on drip irrigation
27 Nov, 2017
Skipper
has signed a MoU with Metzerplas for a JV to address the drip
irrigation market in India. “We believe it is quite exciting in the
years to come,” Sharan Bansal, Director of Skipper said.
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/expect-drip-irrigation-sector-to-grow-going-forward-skipper-2448199.html
Telangana raises concerns over Polavaram project: India
1 Dec, 2017
While
the Ministry of Water Resources wants the AP government to put on hold
the spillway works of Polavaram project following a complaint lodged by
the Odisha government, Telangana too has raised some concerns over the
project.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2017/dec/01/telangana-raises-concerns-over-polavaram-project-1715381.html
[ Top ] WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Morocco to implement its water strategy throughout Africa
30 Nov, 2017
Rabat: Through
initiatives in banking, transportation, telecommunication, and trade,
Morocco’s return to the African Union is actively advancing the Union’s
vision of becoming a leading body. Morocco’s
latest successful contribution is the adoption of its “Water for
Africa” initiative in the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) in
Nigeria on November 27 and 28.
https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2017/11/235251/morocco-water-strategy-africa/
China expands water conservation through tax reform
1 Dec, 2017
Bejing: Taxation will play a larger role in China's drive to conserve more water as a water resource tax program is expanded. Starting
Friday, nine provincial regions, including Beijing, Inner Mongolia and
Ningxia will begin using a new water resource tax, following trials in
North China's Hebei province.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2017-12/01/content_35151034.htm [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): An ASABE
Global Initiative Conference, Hyderabad, India, 3-6 October 2018.
Website: http://www.asabewater.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.encid.org.eg/
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