Global agricultural demand projected to grow 15% over next decade 
09 July 2019 
A new report has predicted that global demand for agricultural products is projected to grow by 15% over the coming decade; however agricultural productivity growth is expected to increase slightly faster. 
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/global-agricultural-demand-projected-to-grow-15-over-next-decade/ 
 

Organic farming gets all the hype, but it doesn't feed the world 
08 July 2019 
Organic farms would not be able to meet global food demand nor answer all the questions regarding food security. Natural does not mean non-toxic or safe. Synthetic does not mean toxic or harmful. Organic farmers are permitted to use pesticides and herbicides. 
https://business.financialpost.com/commodities/agriculture/organic-farming-gets-all-the-hype-but-it-doesnt-feed-the-world

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UN chief urges action to avert climate change 'catastrophe' 
30 June 2019 
UN chief Antonio Guterres said climate-related devastation was striking the planet on a weekly basis and warned Sunday that urgent action must be taken to avoid a catastrophe. 
https://phys.org/news/2019-06-chief-urges-action-avert-climate.html 
 

Addressing the uncertainties of climate change 
30 June 2019 
Uncertainty threatens the very existence of Quinhagak, Alaska. The village is built on a layer of permanently frozen ground, and as a warming Earth rapidly turns that to soup and as rising oceans encroach, the unthinkable is looking increasingly inevitable: The town may have to move. 
https://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/upfront-blog/2019/0630/Addressing-the-uncertainties-of-climate-change 
 

Keeping cool in the face of climate change 
30 June 2019 
As global temperatures reach record highs, providing cooling systems which are effective, sustainable and which do not harm the environment is increasingly essential for everyday life. That’s according to Rachel Kyte, Chief Executive Officer of Sustainable Energy for All, and Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL). 
https://news.un.org/en/story/2019/06/1041201 

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Measures taken as over 60 percent of Czech Republic hit by extreme drought 
09 July 2019 
More than half of the Czech Republic has been hit by exceptional or extreme drought and the situation is likely to get even worse within the next few days. 
https://www.radio.cz/en/section/curraffrs/measures-taken-as-over-60-percent-of-czech-republic-hit-by-extreme-drought 
 

Mapping of Global crop production losses due to droughts 
06 July 2019 
In the global agricultural production, drought is said to be the one of the largest weather-related disaster. NARO has clarified the geographical distribution of global crop production losses caused by droughts.

http://www.naro.affrc.go.jp/english/laboratory/niaes/press/drought/index.html

  


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High tide floods Dhalchar union in Bhola 
07 July 2019 
Nine villages of Dhalchar union in Char Fasson upazila were flooded, following the rise in tidal water during the past two days, with no dams restricting the flow of water. Locals informed that they have lost their crops along with their livestock, and their fish were taken by the sea, due to the high rise of tidal water. 
https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2019/07/07/high-tide-floods-dhalchar-union-in-bhola 
 

East China province activates emergency response for floods 
06 July 2019 
Authorities in east China's Jiangxi Province activated an emergency response Friday after rainstorms triggered floods in many localities. Crop-fields have been inundated. So far, the floods have affected 6,038 people in the city, with 776.4 hectares of crops damaged, leading to a direct economic loss of 31.89 million yuan (4.6 million U.S. dollars). 
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1156943.shtml

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Boosting food security amid biting land scarcity: Lessons for Kenya from Singapore 
06 July 2019 
The government plans to achieve these goals by: First, embracing the concept of multistorey vegetable farms illuminated by LED lighting and recirculating aquaculture systems with potential yields of up 15 times as much as conventional systems. 
https://mobile.nation.co.ke/business/seeds-of-gold/Lessons-for-Kenya-from-Singapore/3112330-5184916-6904caz/index.html 
 

South Sudan and UNIDO partner to enhance food security 
05 July 2019 
South Sudan in partnership with UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have launched an agro-processing and entrepreneurship development skills project to promote food security and economic growth in the country. 
https://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/south-sudan-and-unido-partner-enhance-food-security 

Genetic breakthrough in cereal crops could help improve yields worldwide 
10 July 2019 
A team of Clemson University scientists has achieved a breakthrough in the genetics of senescence in cereal crops with the potential to dramatically impact the future of food security in the era of climate change. 
http://newsstand.clemson.edu/mediarelations/genetic-breakthrough-in-cereal-crops-could-help-improve-yields-worldwide/

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As rains falter, water harvesting quenches Nepal's thirst for irrigation 
09 July 2019 
In south-central Nepal’s Palpa district, which spans from the country’s hillsides to its southern lowlands, farmers can grow a huge range of crops, from coffee to paddy rice, lychees to wheat. 
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nepal-water-climate-change/as-rains-falter-water-harvesting-quenches-nepals-thirst-for-irrigation-idUSKCN1U41YL 
 

New Sweden Irrigation District completes $1 million head gate project 
09 July 2019 
It was a bittersweet moment for employees of New Sweden Irrigation District to open the 128-year-old Great Western Canal head gate one last time recently. “Our system provides irrigation for about 39,000 acres, with 28,000 acres within the district,” Sheppard said. “We carry water for small canal companies and others outside of the district, too.” 
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/new-sweden-irrigation-district-completes-million-head-gate-project/article_8baf8cdd-03a2-5bc2-8a49-9a0db5c7153e.html 
 

Solving Your Most Common Irrigation Problems 
09 July 2019 
July is Smart Irrigation Month, a time we like to increase public awareness of the value of water-use efficiency during summer’s peak demand. 
https://wateruseitwisely.com/solving-your-most-common-irrigation-problems/ 

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Namibia, Angola Discuss Water Use 
09 July 2019 
The governments of Namibia and Angola will meet this week to discuss the sustainable use and management of rivers shared by the two countries. 
https://allafrica.com/stories/201907090607.html 
 

National average of per capita water availability reducing due to increase in population: Govt 
08 July 2019 
The national average of per capita water availability is reducing due to increase in population and it could decrease further in the next three decades, the government said Monday. 
https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/national-average-of-per-capita-water-availability-reducing-due-to-increase-in-population-govt/1570952 
 

Water Debacle and the Human Being 
06 July 2019 
The relationship between water and the human being has been an abusive, toxic and highly contradictory relationship. It is unheard of, but with our actions, we have devastated the planet. 
https://thecostaricanews.com/water-debacle-and-the-human-being/ 

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3rd World Irrigation Forum (WIF3) and 70th International Executive Council Meeting, 1-7 September 2019, Bali, Indonesia 
Theme: Development for water, food and nutrition security in a competitive environment 
Website: https://icid2019.com/ 
 

International conference on Agriculture and Food Sustainability September 02-03, 2019 Rome, Italy 
Theme: Together Towards Tomorrow on Food Sustainability 
Website: https://foodmeet.foodtechconferences.com/ 

Water and Society 2019: 5th International Conference on Water and Society, 2 - 4 October 2019, Valencia, Spain. For more details, please visit: https://www.wessex.ac.uk/conferences/2019/water-and-society-2019 

3rd Annual Congress on Soil, Plant and Water Sciences, 11-12 November 2019, Madrid, Spain on the Theme: Invention of new significant tool for sustainable growth in soil, plant and natural resources on earth. Contact: Mr. Jack Watson, Program Manager. Email: socialscience@brainstromingmeetings.com, Website: https://soilscience.insightconferences.com/ 


Association Fran'aise pour l'Etude des Irrigations et du Drainage (AFEID), is organizing a two-day Conference on “Water Savings in Irrigation” from 13-14 November 2019 at Montpellier, France. 
The objectives of the Conference are : (a) Exchange around the levers of water saving and efficiency improvements in irrigation; (b) Share the quantitative feedback on water savings achieved by a change of equipment or the adoption of piloting tools in the different EU countries; (c) Share the methodologies used in the various European countries for the ex-ante evaluation of potential water savings; present the French methodology established at the request of the Ministry of Agriculture; and (d) present technical innovations to save water in irrigation. 
For further information on program, registration, submission of abstract etc., please visit conference website: https://watersaving.sciencesconf.org 


11th Agrovision (National Expo, Conferences & Workshops) 22-25 November, 2019 Reshimbhag Ground, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. Agrovision is a combination of Free Workshops, Exhibition and Conference which provides an excellent platform for the farmers and the agriculture industry to explore various opportunities. This is a B2B and B2C platform where organizations display latest technologies, products, services to farmers and various channel partners. The 4-day knowledge imparting movement is well attended by farmers, agri entrepreneurs from all parts of India. All the efforts of these years have resulted in building Agrovision as the India’s Largest Agri Summit. For exhibition or any other related queries please contact: anil.sharma@mmactiv.com, agrovisionnagpur@gmail.com, Website: http://www.agrovisionindia.in/ 
 

The International Conference on: Food, Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA), 1-3 December 2019, Cairo, Egypt. Contact: Ms. Sara Youssef 
Conference Coordinator fnssa@food-conference.org, Website: https://www.food-conference.org/events/food-nutrition-security-and-sustainable-agriculture-1st#objectiveoftheconference 
 

5th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage (ARCID), 16-19 March 2020, Marrakech, Morocco 
Theme: Sustainable Management of irrigation for improved resilience of agriculture in Africa 
Website: http://5arcid.ma/ 
 

Water Pollution 2020: 15th International Conference on Monitoring, Modelling and Management of Water Pollution, 13-15 May 2020, Valencia, Spain. For more details, please visit: https://www.wessex.ac.uk/conferences/2020-conferences/water-pollution-2020; Email: wit@wessex.ac.uk

24th ICID International Congress & 71st IEC Meeting, 22-28 September 2020, Sydney, Australia 
Website:

http://www.icid2020.com.au

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UN-Water Policy Brief on Climate Change and Water 
12 July 2019 
The global climate crisis is inextricably linked to water. Climate change increases variability in the water cycle, inducing extreme weather events, reducing the predictability of water availability, affecting water quality and threatening sustainable development and biodiversity worldwide. 
Growing demand for water increases the need for energy-intensive water pumping, transportation, and treatment, and has contributed to the degradation of critical water-dependent carbon sinks such as peatlands. And, some climate change mitigation measures, such as the expanded use of biofuels, can further exacerbate water scarcity. 


https://www.unwater.org/publications/un-water-policy-brief-on-climate-change-and-water/