Apr
15
The system is said to save 50 –70% of landscape water consumption. And please, use grey water for irrigation
This mobile App saves up to 70% allowing users to customize and control their irrigation systems from their phone.
Never been easier to commit to a sustainable community. Even when you are not at home!
What if you lawn needs to be watered and you are not at home? Read More
Aug
17
Maximising data driven technology in the Agriculture
In previous blogs we mentioned the increasing issues in dry areas in the world. Think of Sao Paulo, Brazil and California, USA, with almost no water anymore in lakes, rivers and aquifers.
All kind of measures have been taken to increase the water use of people and industries. But which technologies are available to increase the water use in agriculture and still can rely on better harvests?
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Apr
1
Isn’t it a great thing, to get 25 years worth of power for irrigation, with just 3 years of money spent on diesel / gas powered water pumps?
Using Solar Power for irrigation is a very useful way to contribute to climate change.
Traditionally diesel generators have been utilized to provide pump water from a water source below ground.
Isn’t it a great thing, to get 25 years worth of power for irrigation, with just 3 years of money spent on diesel / gas powered water pumps?
The burning of diesel has very devastating effects on our environment. Solar Water Pumping is the next great thing to happen to farming after tractors. Read More
Jan
13
Mega water diversion project China will only solve water shortage of 5%
Enormous water transportation from the South of China to the dryer Northern regions seems to be useless. This is one of the conclusions mentioned in a scientific report which is published in PNAS. China has been building a canal from the South to Peking. A distance of 750 miles (1200 km). Transportation of water will supply only 5% in the water needs of Beijing while the Southern exporting provincies will be running out of water. Read More
Dec
11
A Saltwater Greenhouse Grows Vegetables In Places Vegetables Won’t Grow
Water is scarce in the desert. And sweet water is even a bigger problem. But not anymore.
Have you ever heard about greenhouses in the desert in which vegetables successful grow, using salt water? No need to desalinate anymore.
Oct
1
The WorldBank supports Brazil with the Interaguas Project towards an integrated approach of water management. Still there is a Water Crisis going on.
The objective of the Federal Integrated Water Sector –Interaguas Project – is to supports the Government of Brazil to improve the coordination and strengthen the capacity among key federal institutions in the water sector toward an integrated approach. It started in 2011
Where did the US$ 107.33 million go to? We don’t see any progress!
