Demand for Smart Agriculture Solution Skyrockets with the Surge in Covid-19 Cases, Supporting Global Revenue
09 May 2020
The
global economic downtick has become worrisome for most companies in the
Smart Agriculture Solution market. Hence, companies are vying
opportunities to gain competitive edge over other market players to
capitalize on value-grab opportunities.
https://coleofduty.com/military-news/2020/05/09/demand-for-smart-agriculture-solution-skyrockets-with-the-surge-in-covid-19-cases-supporting-global-revenue/
A method for obtaining flexible broccoli varieties for sustainable agriculture
07 May 2020
The
use of high inputs in agriculture resulted in few varieties (hybrids
and pure lines) used in all agricultural systems. Also, varieties of
vegetables, including broccoli, for organic and low-input agriculture,
are almost exclusively hybrids, since there are very few specific
breeding programs and varieties for sustainable agriculture systems.
https://bmcgenet.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12863-020-00846-2?utm_source=other&utm_medium=other&utm_content=null&utm_campaign=BSCN_2_DD01_CN_bmcso_article_paid_XMOL
Webtool created by researchers helps predict climate change in agriculture
05 May 2020
Climate
change is one of the main challenges facing the entire world, and
especially the agricultural sector, noted Associate Professor at the
Estonian University of Life Sciences Institute of Veterinary Medicine
and Animal Sciences, Ragnar Leming.
https://phys.org/news/2020-05-webtool-climate-agriculture.html
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CLIMATE CHANGE
Even If Climate Change Wasn't Happening, Phasing Out Coal Is A 'No-Regret' Solution
10 May 2020
Of
all the fossil fuels in the world, coal is the biggest source of carbon
dioxide, and its impacts on air pollution and public health are
profound.
https://www.sciencealert.com/phasing-out-coal-is-a-no-regret-strategy-for-most-places-in-the-world
In Just 50 Years, Many Populated Parts of the World Could be Too Hot for Humans
09 May 2020
A
new study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy
of Sciences shows a "surprisingly narrow" human climate niche—between 52
degrees Fahrenheit to 59 degrees Fahrenheit. And it will shift
geographically more in the next 50 years than any time during the past
6,000 years.
https://www.kqed.org/science/1963860/in-just-50-years-many-populated-parts-of-the-world-could-be-too-hot-for-humans
Impact of climate change on adaptive management decisions in the face of water scarcity
08 May 2020
Reoccurring
drought through the early 2000s has caused a serious water scarcity
issue in the Colorado River Basin. Previous modeling studies have
focused on the impact of climate change without considering the adaptive
behaviors of farmers and under-utilized Indian water rights.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022169420304753
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DROUGHTS
Concerns raised about prolonged drought in the Caribbean
07 May 2020
The
Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology says
there is “significant concern”, at least until the end of May, about the
continued impact of a prolonged drought period on the region.
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20200507/concerns-raised-about-prolonged-drought-caribbean
Germany heading toward a third summer of drought
06 May 2020
Lack
of rain and high temperatures has Germany approaching its third summer
of drought in a row due to high temperatures and sparse precipitation.
The map, provided by the NASA Earth Observatory on data generated by the
National Drought Mitigation Center, illustrates root zone soil moisture
for April 2020.
https://www.agriculture.com/news/crops/germany-heading-toward-a-third-summer-of-drought
Morocco Allocates Millions to Help Farmers in Drought-Affected Regions
05 May 2020
The
Mutual Moroccan Agricultural Insurance Company (MAMDA) has allocated
MAD 200 million ($20.2 million) in favor of farmers affected by drought
in Marrakech-Safi’s Rehamna region. The regional directorate of the
Ministry of Agriculture in the Rehamna region said the process of
extracting subsidies for more than 10,000 farmers linked by multi-risk
insurance contracts with mutual support has commenced in several regions
affected by drought during the 2019-2020 agricultural season.
https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/05/301577/morocco-allocates-millions-to-help-farmers-in-drought-affected-regions/
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FLOODS
More villages, farmlands along River Shabelle flooded
09 May 2020
Several
villages along River Shabelle, including Kallundi, Timire and Mangay,
have been flooded near Jowhar, the capital of the Hirshabelle Regional
State. These are mostly villages around farmlands, which were heavily
damaged by the floods with some of the farms turned into bogs.
https://www.somaliaffairs.com/news/more-villages-farmlands-along-river-shabelle-flooded/
How a threat to nuclear submarines now protects against floods
08 May 2020
The technology that was used to track nuclear submarines can now also be used to assess water levels and preempt floods.
https://www.capgemini.com/2020/05/how-a-threat-to-nuclear-submarines-now-protects-against-floods/
Floods Wipe out Kenyan Villages in Rift Valley
04 May 2020
*Floods
are sweeping across western and central Kenya, killing more than 120
and displacing roughly 1 million Kenyans. Areas affected are largely in
the Eastern Rift Valley in the western, southwestern and central part of
Kenya, an area rich with wildlife, agriculture and shallow lakes.
https://eurweb.com/2020/05/04/floods-wipe-out-kenyan-villages-in-rift-valley/
FOOD SECURITY
It's time to pivot Canada's food system into the 21st century
07 May 2020
It
seems that many aspects of the food system — which means the men and
women who farm, process, transport and sell food — have quietly pulled
off one of the greatest logistical feats in human history. That said,
the next period is going to be difficult. In Canada, skyrocketing
unemployment is driving up food insecurity to catastrophic levels while
the UN predicts major parts of the world will tip towards a
COVID-induced famine of “biblical proportions.”
https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/05/07/opinion/exploring-world-post-covid-digital-agricultural-renaissance
Ethiopia Food Security Outlook Update
07 May 2020
Food
security outcomes are expected to worsen across many central and
eastern parts of the country due to the combined effects of COVID-19
related economic impacts, persistent price increases, the high inflation
rate, desert locusts and other pest infestations, and weather shocks.
https://reliefweb.int/report/ethiopia/ethiopia-food-security-outlook-update-april-2020
UN body calls pandemic a threat to global food supply
07 May 2020
The
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said COVID-19
threatens global food security that must be alleviated by ensuring
supply chains are not disrupted. Agriculture ministers from G20
countries held a joint meeting, where FAO director-general Qu Dongyu
said preserving access to safe food and nutrition is an essential health
response to the pandemic.
https://www.producer.com/2020/05/un-body-calls-pandemic-a-threat-to-global-food-supply/
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IRRIGATION
Bustom dam under repair until May 15
10 May 2020
Repair
on a rubber gate of Bustos Dam is now being undertaken before it could
release irrigation water anew to Bulacan farmlands. The primary source
of irrigation water to Bulacan’s irrigated farmlands comes from Angat
Dam that flows down to Bustos Dam. The National Irrigation
Administration (NIA) supervises the irrigation water that will be
diverted either south and north zones services areas or both.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/05/10/bustom-dam-under-repair-until-may-15/
Scant precipitation, rapidly melting snow put irrigation districts in bind
08 May 2020
Low
precipitation and rapidly melting snow in the Upper Deschutes and
Crooked river basins of Central Oregon mean natural stream flows will be
just 19-78% of average through September, leaving farmers and ranchers
with less water for crops and livestock.
https://www.capitalpress.com/ag_sectors/water/scant-precipitation-rapidly-melting-snow-put-irrigation-districts-in-bind/article_7d3728c6-909e-11ea-9da6-e3fe145f8f69.html
Soil Moisture and Irrigation Management: Two Case Studies in Corn and Soybeans
04 May 2020
By
utilizing technology to monitor micro-climate and soil moisture on
site, growers now have easy and effective solutions to improve
irrigation competency. Efficient use of water in irrigation can not only
improve yields, but also save water and energy, improve crop quality
and reduce nutrient leaching.
https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/4336-soil-moisture-and-irrigation-management-two-case-studies-in-corn-and-soybeans
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Despite empty reservoirs, Pattaya will have enough water, PWA insists
09 May 2020
Despite
the five reservoirs feeding Pattaya being nearly empty, the Provincial
Waterworks Authority insists the city can make it through the summer
without serious shortages.
https://www.pattayamail.com/news/despite-empty-reservoirs-pattaya-will-have-enough-water-pwa-insists-298881
Is the world going to run out of water?
08 May 2020
In
many places the answer is yes – if we continue as we have done. The
rest of the world could learn a lot from Denmark, one of the few
countries to have reduced its water consumption.
Water is a vital
resource for our homes, industrial production, food production and
ecosystems. But the world’s water consumption is increasing
dramatically, and in many places, obtaining enough water is a huge
challenge.
https://sciencenordic.com/climate-change-denmark-environment/is-the-world-going-to-run-out-of-water/1674350
A hydrological model leads to advances in the creation of a world water map
05 May 2020
Water
is a global resource which is essential for life on our planet, thus
hydrological research and the study of its management has also become
crucial work for the continuity of life on Earth.
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-05/uoc-ahm050520.php
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Workshop
on Effective Ways of Cooperation with Other Specialist Groups Dealing
with the Evolution of Water Culture and History at the Hellenic Open
University
Hellenic Open University in Patras, Greece, is organizing a one-day workshop on 06 September 2020 in the University.
The
key theme of this workshop will be to look for effective ways of
cooperation with other Specialist Groups dealing with the Evolution of
Water Culture and History.
Website: http://wwetc2020.eap.gr/
6th IWA International Symposium on Water, Wastewater and Environment in Ancient Civilizations: Traditions and Cultures 8-10 September 2020
The
6th IWA International Symposium which will be Co-organized by the
Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey and the Hellenic Open University,
Patra, Greece. It will take place at the Bogazici University (8 & 9
September) and in the Conference Hall of the Theological School of Halki
in the island of Heybeliada, Istanbul, Turkey (10 September).
https://iwa-network.org/events/iwa-regional-symposium-on-water-wastewater-and-environment-traditions-and-cultures/
MinWat
2020 3rd International Multidisciplinary Conference on Mineral Waters:
Genesis, Exploitation, Protection, and Valorisation. Postponed,
owing to the international health situation concerning the epidemy of
COVID-19, from May 2020, to 11-15 October 2020. For more details, please
visit: https://iah.org/events/minwat-2020; Email: segratario@iahitaly.it
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Water–energy–food nexus
With
a view to drawing attention to the interrelated nature of global
resource systems, FAO is exploring how the water–energy–food nexus can
support food security and sustainable agriculture worldwide. Population
growth, rapid urbanization, changing diets and economic development are
just some of the factors driving increased demand for water, energy and
food. Agriculture is the largest consumer of the world's freshwater
resources, and more than one-quarter of the energy used globally is
expended on food production and supply. Feeding a global population
expected to reach 9 billion people by 2050 will require a 60 percent
increase in food production.
http://www.fao.org/land-water/water/watergovernance/waterfoodenergynexus/en/
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