Facing climate and water pressures, farmers return to age-old practice
15 May, 2018
Cover
cropping, an agricultural technique as old as dirt, is taking root in
California. Used to enhance soil nutrition and improve the growth of
plants, it fell out of favor after World War II when the practice was
replaced by the use of chemical fertilizers. Farmers are also returning
to the practice to curb the effects of a changing climate.
http://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/elist/eListRead/climate_water_pressures_farmers_return_to_age-old_practice/
PorkMoney reveals huge potential for pig farming in Nigeria, Ghana
15 May, 2018
With
a growing population currently at 180 million from the 6.5 billion
world population, indications have emerged that pig farming can relieve
the nation on the unemployment pressure faced by Nigerians as well as
other developing Africa countries.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/05/porkmoney-reveals-huge-potential-for-pig-farming-in-nigeria-ghana/ UAE tries vertical farming to produce food with little water
10 May, 2018
Sustainable
agriculture is a challenge in the arid United Arab Emirates, but a new
indoor approach to farming may be the key to supplying the region with
food without overdrawing from its limited water stores. Badia Farm – the
word means 'oasis' in Arabic – grows greens like radish, kale, mustard,
basil, and arugula in a controlled, indoor environment using hydroponic
technology and LED lights.
https://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2018/0510/UAE-tries-vertical-farming-to-produce-food-with-little-water
[Top] CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change: An 'existential threat' to humanity, UN chief warns global summit
15 May, 2018
Both
leadership and innovation are essential for climate action,
Secretary-General António Guterres said in his keynote address to the
global gathering, known as the R20 Austrian World Summit – a long-term
initiative to help regions, States and cities implement the Sustainable
Development Goals and meet the Paris Agreement targets.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2018/05/1009782
Experts meet to scale up efforts to tackle climate change displacement
15 May, 2018
Stakeholders
from all over the world are gathered in Switzerland last week to
contribute to the work of the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change (UNFCCC) Task Force on Displacement and to assist in
drafting recommendations to avert, minimize and address displacement in
the context of climate change.
https://reliefweb.int/report/world/experts-meet-scale-efforts-tackle-climate-change-displacement
Climate change spells trouble for New Zealand’s crops, say scientists
7 May, 2018
New
Zealand’s crops could be hit by more - and more serious - disease as
climate change brings harsher, longer droughts. A team of New Zealand
scientists say an increase in droughts over the coming decade is likely
to increase the severity of a wide range of diseases affecting vital
primary industries.
http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/2145013/climate-change-spells-trouble-new-zealands-crops-say
[Top] DROUGHTS
GRACE-FO will help monitor droughts
15 May, 2018
NASA's
Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) mission was the first
satellite system to directly measure global changes in the water stored
underground in the world's largest aquifers. GRACE Follow-On, scheduled
to launch this month, will continue this important task.
https://www.ecowatch.com/europe-drought-2565838346.html
Droughts becoming worse in Western U.S due to varying climate
16 May, 2018
A
new study from NASA reinforces the idea that droughts are getting worse
and could become more frequent in the Western U.S. Droughts aren’t just
about precipitation, says NASA scientist and the study’s co-author
Benjamin Cook. They’re also about the timing of snowmelt and the wetness
of soil, both of which are upended by a warming climate.
http://www.kunc.org/post/climate-change-making-droughts-worse-western-us [Top] FLOODS
Flash floods in Afghanistan kill at least 34
15 May, 2018
Flash
floods caused by heavy rain in the past week have killed at least 34
people in several Afghan provinces and caused serious damage to property
and livestock, officials said. The flooding, hitting provinces mainly
in the north and center of the country, had caused serious damage to
around 900 houses, killed hundreds of cattle and damaged agricultural
land. The floods, which came after an unusually dry winter that has led
to drought in many areas, underline Afghanistan's vulnerability to
natural disasters.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/flash-floods-afghanistan-kill-least-34-111628596.html
'Catastrophic' flooding in Grand Forks, B.C.; Dozens rescued
12 May, 2018
Firefighters
rescued more than 30 people by boat, sometimes swimming through muddy
and debris-laden water, by the time floodwaters had receded. Large parts
of Grand Forks were underwater after three of the region’s rivers — the
Granby, Kettle and West Kettle — all broke 1948 water level records by
about 60 centimetres, said Chris Marsh, emergency operations centre
director for the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary.
http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/bc-flooding-officials-fear-weekend-hot-weather-could-speed-up-melting-snowpack
[Top] FOOD SECURITY
Solar irrigation can improve food security and prosperity: FAO
8 May, 2018
New
research from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United
Nations has shown the significant potential for solar powered
irrigation systems to increase sustainable water use. Solar irrigation
also has the benefit of being climate-friendly and can help farmers
adapt their agricultural practices to prepare for changing weather
patterns.
http://www.climateactionprogramme.org/news/solar-irrigation-can-improve-prosperity-and-food-security-says-un-agency
Ending conflict vital to food security: UN
15 May, 2018
Rome: Ending
violent conflict, bolstering peace and stability and preventing future
strife are all are crucial to combating rising levels of chronic hunger
in the world, the UN has said in a new report. Bringing lasting peace to
conflict zones could cut annual food assistance costs by up to 50
percent, the newly released "World Food Assistance: Preventing Food
Crises" report found.
http://www.sify.com/finance/ending-conflict-vital-to-food-security-un-news-finance-sfpmVadbdghcc.html [Top] IRRIGATION
Five states account for 78% of progress in micro-irrigation: India
1 May, 2018
Micro-irrigation
projects under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY),
critical to making India drought-proof and producing “more crop per
drop”, have steadily met targets since the launch of the scheme in
2015. An analysis of the mission, however, shows only a handful of
states account for the overall leap. PMKSY is aimed at boosting
investment in irrigation and improving the efficiency of water use. Just
five states — Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and
Tamil Nadu — account for 78% of the coverage expansion during 2017-18.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/5-states-account-for-78-of-progress-in-micro-irrigation/storyWy81Whx6ApW6FOHtlh4bzN.html [Top] WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Zambia charges for groundwater use amid drought and raised demand
16 May, 2018
Faced
with longer droughts and growing water demand, the Zambian government
has introduced fees on groundwater use. Under a new executive order that
came into effect in March, owners of domestic boreholes are, for the
first time, required to pay a one-off fee of 250 kwacha ($25) to have
their well licensed.
https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/world/africa/2018-05-16-zambia-charges-for-groundwater-use-amid-drought-and-raised-demand/
Water shortages to be key environmental challenge of the century, Nasa warns
16 May, 2018
Water
shortages are likely to be the key environmental challenge of this
century, scientists from Nasa have warned, as new data has revealed a
drying-out of swaths of the globe between the tropics and the high
latitudes, with 19 hotspots where water depletion has been dramatic.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/may/16/water-shortages-to-be-key-environmental-challenge-of-the-century-nasa-warns
[Top] FORTHCOMING EVENTS
International
Conference and 69th International Executive Council Meeting of the
International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, 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) and 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.en
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