Women Farmers in South Africa Struggle as Failing Irrigation Systems Collapse Livelihoods
In South Africa, women play a vital role in smallholder agriculture, yet many are being pushed out of farming—not by policy, but by failing infrastructure....
Category : Irrigation
Netafim and Amazon India Launch Drip Irrigation Initiative to Save 325 Million Litres of Water Annually
Orbia Advance Corporation’s precision agriculture business, Netafim, has partnered with Amazon India to implement two major water stewardship initiatives aimed at improving irrigation efficiency and...
One-Million Olive Tree Project Launched in Tarhuna Using Linear Pivot Irrigation
Preparatory works are underway for a landmark one-million olive tree cultivation project in Libya’s Tarhuna mountain region, marking the first initiative in North Africa to...
Direct-acting seat valves for dynamic hydraulic applications: Leak-free, fast, and efficient
A new direct-controlled seat valve enables storage-free, load-tight holding functions in dynamic linear units without an additional control pressure supply and offers significant advantages over...
Inside the Factory: Komet Irrigation Sets New Benchmark for Agri-Manufacturing
In the small Austrian town of Lienz, Komet Irrigation is quietly redefining excellence in agricultural manufacturing. While the global irrigation sector grows steadily, Komet stands...
KSB launches revolutionary Imvubu wastewater pump
New pump has a big “mouth” and enough power to manage solids KSB has officially launched the KSB ELN-150 Imvubu, a rugged new self-priming wastewater...
Lessons from Community of Practice: Climate-Smart Irrigation Helps Zimbabwe’s Smallholders Withstand Drought and Boost Incomes
In Zimbabwe’s semi-arid districts, climate-smart irrigation schemes are transforming the way smallholder farmers cope with erratic rainfall, increasing harvests and securing more stable incomes. Supported...
UFS launches Greener SA: planting the seeds of a sustainable future
The University of the Free State (UFS) launched Greener SA, a five-year initiative to plant 400 000 trees across South Africa, at the Paradys Experimental...
Managing Aquatic Vegetation in Irrigation Canals Saves Water and Protects Infrastructure
Managing Aquatic Vegetation in Irrigation Canals Saves Water and Protects Infrastructure Irrigation agriculture is the single biggest user of water in South Africa, consuming about...
The Importance of Pivot Sprinkler Systems for Irrigation Efficiency
When it comes to centre pivot irrigation, few factors are as critical as the sprinkler package. While the pivot’s structure provides the backbone, it’s the...