Project ExamplesIrrigationDirect from the Field!: Micro Irrigation at Work!
From cpar-tanzania.blogspot.com Farmer Field School women's groups in Kambi ya Simba are in the process of establishing large vegetable gardens and fruit orchards with the help of micro-irrigation equipment. Treadle pumps like the MoneyMaker pump and simple drip irrigation schemes can revolutionize production in arid areas dependent on rainfall. Sustainable Irrigation 2010
From www.wessex.ac.uk The Wessex Institute of Technology is a postgraduate research centre with an international reputation for engineering excellence. MSU’s New Water Retention Technology Can Increase Crop Yield Even in the Face of Increasing Drought Conditions
Michigan State University has developed a new water retention technology that can help increase yields in spite of climate change driven drought conditions. Safe and Clean water for Lugali Community
From www.asafeworldforwomen.org EACO and the community of Lugali in rural Mukono are happy for another project which was funded by Just a Drop and Travel 2. Solar-powered irrigation systems in Pakistan
From phys.org To combat the effects of food scarcity, sporadic rainfall, and the ever-increasing demands of a growing population on the agricultural systems of the Potohar region, the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) spearheaded a new model for sustainable Mini-Dam development, the Solar-powered Irrigation System (SPIS), which rested on the implementation of a Solar-powered pumping system and its integration with High Efficiency Irrigation technologies, including Drip-based and Sprinkler-based water transfer modules. The new irrigation mechanism was implemented over a sizeable scale of approximately 20 acres, and sought to demonstrate a series of integrated agricultural practices unified by a sustainable system, including: agro-forestry, pisciculture, seasonal vegetable cultivation, tunnel farming, and orchard arboriculture. Rainwater Catchment/HarvestingRainwater Harvesting Options for Homeowners | Blue Planet Green Living
Harvesting the rain that lands on your roof can save you money and reduce the demand for water in your community—just be sure it's legal where you live. Rainwater Catchment Systems
From waynewater.wordpress.com Collecting rainwater is very rewarding, but if done wrong, can cause many headaches and literally leave you with a bad taste in your mouth. Gains From Catching Rain In Drains: A Video Explanation Of The Rain Tank Project (Alberta, Canada)
From permaculturenews.org This summer we installed our last major rainwater harvesting feature on our property. This rain tank is unique because it is integrated |
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