U.S. farmers irrigated roughly the same amount of land as they did five years ago, but they are using less water to grow the bounty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains that fill the nation’s ...

Previously, scientists have suggested that agricultural irrigation affects mean climate in several regions of the world. New evidence now shows that this cooling influence is even more pronounced when ...

Irrigation for agriculture is the largest use of fresh water around the globe, but precise records and maps of when and where water is applied by farmers are difficult to locate. Now a team of ...

Unlike large-acreage government irrigation schemes, small-scale irrigation is typically farmer led. Farmers decide what technologies to use to extract water, be it manual lifting or solar water pumps.

Philip Keddy says last summer made one thing clear: he can’t rely on rain alone if he wants to see prosperous crops and productive growing seasons. The farmer from Lakeville, N.S., credits his robust ...

It’s coming to the time of the year when you may start seeing irrigation in fields being used. Irrigation is often needed for ...

The EU is taking new measures to reduce the risk of shortages of water for irrigating crops. The Council today agreed its position (general approach) on a regulation which facilitates the use of urban ...

MABINI, Bohol — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday reiterated the government’s push for science-based agriculture and climate-resilient farming technologies to strengthen food security and rural ...