A troubling paradox: Irrigation boosts child nutrition but worsens water scarcity in already stressed regions
Phys.org Irrigation is widely promoted as a powerful tool to combat hunger and malnutrition, boosting agricultural output, food security, and rural livelihoods. But a new Policy Brief by the United […]
Rain salvages growing season in West-Central Saskatchewan
The Western Producer Dean Roberts, who farms north of Kindersley, Sask., is now cautiously optimistic about his 2025 crop. Prior to June 20, some crops on his farm were running […]
Niagara Irrigation Initiative Project announced with up to $1.8M in total funding
Water Canada The Niagara Irrigation Initiative Project Steering Committee announced that up to $1.8 million in total funding has been secured to advance the Niagara Irrigation Initiative Project. Click […]
Tracking every drop: new model uncovers irrigation impact on dryland lake ecosystems
Smart Water Magazine A recent study has introduced a novel data-driven model that distinguishes between human-induced and natural water consumption in croplands, providing valuable insights into the sustainability of arid […]
Enhance agricultural water management in the African Union
EurekAlert! Africa’s predominantly rainfed agricultural sector is highly vulnerable to erratic rainfall and the impacts of climate change. Despite having significant irrigation potential, only a small fraction of Africa’s arable […]
1,800-year-old Roman Water Pipe Made from Hollow Tree Trunks Found Under a Street in Belgium
Global News Under the streets of a Belgian city center, an Imperial Roman drainage pipe section made from several hollowed-out tree trunks was recently discovered during excavation work. That the […]
The Tallest Dam in the World Begins Storing Water
Newsweek The Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station in China’s Sichuan province is set to become the tallest dam in the world. The project officially entered its final stage on May 1, when […]
Low river water levels spark questions over Lake Diefenbaker capacity
Global News Users of the South Saskatchewan River are sounding the alarm over dangerously low water levels. But questions now come to the surface as to Lake Diefenbaker’s capacity to […]
Irrigation season arrives for thirsty Alberta crops
The Western Producer When the water becomes available to producers, it influences when they’ll seed and therefore the productive potential of the crops they’re seeding. However, from the board’s perspective, […]
Southern Alberta irrigators get water allocation boost
The Western Producer The St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) spans more than a half-million acres in southern Alberta between Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. After several years of crippling drought, […]