Two projects are receiving support from the USDA 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Two interdisciplinary research teams at University of California, Santa Cruz, will develop agricultural ...

Agriculture, which consumes about 70% of global freshwater, is grappling with increased water scarcity and inefficient irrigation systems. Traditional methods of irrigation not only lead to wasted ...

As climate patterns shift and water resources become increasingly precious, small-scale farmers face mounting pressure to optimize every drop. While typical conservation methods like drip irrigation ...

Automation-Driven Irrigation Expansion Accelerates Precision Agriculture Across High-Growth Economies NEWARK, DELAWARE / ...

Across the Grand Valley, many farms have been divided into small acreage portions of land, which residents looking for a more rural lifestyle have purchased. Irrigation management may not always be a ...

Farmerswill soon be able to lease or purchase solar-powered irrigation systems throughflexible payment plans under a new government-backed programme aimed atreducing reliance on rainfall and boosting ...

CLOVERDALE — On a hot afternoon in early September, Tygh Redfield stood on the edge of his hay field and surveyed the landscape. In the distance, a massive metal pivot slowly circled the ground, ...

In sub-Saharan Africa 80% of agricultural production is from smallholder farmers, who face constraints on increasing farm productivity resulting in a large yield gap. Extensive rain-fed agriculture ...

Small holder farmers have been advised to embrace improved and sustainable farming practices to cope with prolonged dry spells and become better prepared to withstand, adapt to and recover ...

R M Drip & Sprinklers Systems' stock rose over 1.5% after the company partnered with a farm automation technology firm, highlighting its focus on IoT-driven smart irrigation and a commitment to ...