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Lessons from Community of Practice: Climate-Smart Irrigation Helps Zimbabwe’s Smallholders Withstand Drought and Boost Incomes

Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 9, 2025October 9, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniOctober 9, 2025October 9, 202501612

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...

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UFS launches Greener SA: planting the seeds of a sustainable future

Brenna ShumbamhiniSeptember 22, 2025September 22, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniSeptember 22, 2025September 22, 202502030

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...

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Managing Aquatic Vegetation in Irrigation Canals Saves Water and Protects Infrastructure

Brenna ShumbamhiniSeptember 4, 2025September 4, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniSeptember 4, 2025September 4, 202501943

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...

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The Importance of Pivot Sprinkler Systems for Irrigation Efficiency

Brenna ShumbamhiniAugust 20, 2025August 20, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniAugust 20, 2025August 20, 202502157

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...

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Green Fuel Transforms Rural Agriculture with 220 New Irrigation Plots in Zimbabwe

Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 28, 2025July 28, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJuly 28, 2025July 28, 202502472

Chisumbanje, Zimbabwe – In one of Zimbabwe’s driest regions, a bold agricultural transformation is underway. Green Fuel, known for its clean bioethanol production, is also...

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Agrico Scales Up PVC Pipe Production to Meet Southern Africa’s Water Infrastructure Demands

Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 24, 2025June 24, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 24, 2025June 24, 202501969

South African irrigation leader Agrico is set to revolutionize the region’s water delivery systems with a new production line capable of manufacturing rigid mPVC and...

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Smart Irrigation: How Automation Is Transforming Water Use in Agriculture

Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 11, 2025June 11, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniJune 11, 2025June 11, 202502363

As water scarcity and climate variability intensify, efficient irrigation is becoming more critical than ever in modern agriculture. Where farmers once relied on intuition or...

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South Africa’s irrigation system is facing a significant challenge due to polluted rivers and inadequate sewage treatment. Here’s what’s happening:

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 27, 2025May 27, 202502463

Irrigation Water Contamination Impact on Food Safety and Human Health Call to Action To address this issue, South Africa needs to focus on improving sewage...

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Rooted in Tradition, Growing with Innovation: How Ethiopian Farmers Are Reinventing Agriculture to Survive Climate Change

Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 20, 2025May 20, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniMay 20, 2025May 20, 202502089

KONSO, Ethiopia — As the golden light of dawn spills over the rocky highlands of Konso, Kawadaya Oldisha steps into his terraced field with quiet...

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Transformation of Irrigated Agriculture in the Middle East

Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 3, 2025April 4, 2025

by Brenna ShumbamhiniApril 3, 2025April 4, 202501884

Emerging technologies such as AI, IoT sensors, smart irrigation, satellite imagery, and drones are paving the way for the digital transformation of agriculture in the...