NIC Expands Irrigation Projects to Improve Water Supply for Farmers

Omari, Rodriques stress expanded cooperation

Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Mawlawi Ataullah Omari and UNDP Resident Representative Stephen Rodriques have emphasised expanding cooperation in agriculture, irrigation, livelihood development and infrastructure projects.

The Ag Report – Irrigation Tips

The Ag Report – Irrigation Tips

Rupandehi farmers forced to use groundwater for rice plantation in lack of sufficient rains

Siddharthnagar (Bhairahawa), July 6: A majority of farmers in Rupandehi have been forced to use groundwater to irrigate...

NIC Undertaking Projects To Safeguard Agricultural Production And Food Security

The National Irrigation Commission Limited (NIC) is undertaking several infrastructure improvement projects and other activities aimed at increasing access to water for customers and supporting agricultural production and food security. []

Indonesia accelerates water pumping program to brace for 2026 El Ni�o

The Ministry of Agriculture is accelerating its nationwide water pumping program to safeguard irrigation supplies ahead ...

Flooded Alberta farmland raises concerns about crop losses

Farming fields in low-lying areas across Alberta have become rivers and ponds after the continuous downpour of rain over the weekend, raising concerns about crop losses.

Norwell issues town-wide boil water order after E. coli detected in water supply

Norwell residents should boil all tap water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, food preparation, and washing dishes until further notice from the town, officials wrote. The post Norwell issues town-wide boil water order after E. coli detected in water supply appeared first on Boston.com.

१३ सय घरमा खानेपानी सुविधा विस्तार

म्याग्दी। मालिका गाउँपालिकाका एक हजार ३०० भन्दा बढी घरधुरीमा निजी धारा जडान गरेर खानेपानी सुविधा विस्तार गरिएको छ। मालिकाको १, २, ३ र ७ नम्बर वडामा पर्ने निस्कोट, रुम, डाडागाउँ र बिम डाडागाउँका एक हजार ३३० घरमा निजी धारा जडान गरेर खानेपानी वितरण गरिएको हो। नेपाल स्वास्थ्यका लागि पानी (नेवा) र मालिका गाउँपालिकाको आर्थिक/प्राविधिक सहयोग []

LoRaWAN Pushes Deeper Into Smart Agriculture With Satellite-Backed Connectivity

LoRaWAN is expanding smart agriculture by providing a reliable, low-power, and satellite-backed connectivity solution that supports multiple farming applications across vast and remote areas. The post LoRaWAN Pushes Deeper Into Smart Agriculture With Satellite-Backed Connectivity appeared first on IoT Business News.

AAP Government Faces Heat Over Punjab's Power Crisis Ahead Of Assembly Polls

Farmers require a regular power supply to operate tubewells for irrigation, making electricity a lifeline for the state's agrarian economy.

NADF Launches Distribution of Free Fertiliser to Farmers

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has launched the distribution of 80,640 bags of fully subsidised fertiliser to 20,160 smallholder farmers across the South-South region under its Farm Input Support Programme (FISP). The programme, flagged off in Calabar, Cross River State, covers beneficiaries in Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta and Edo states. It is aimed [] The post NADF Launches Distribution of Free Fertiliser to Farmers appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Agri-Next to support 150 start-ups for technology driven innovations

The initiative aims to bridge the gap between innovation and farming by enabling start-ups to take cutting-edge technologies directly to farmers across Kerala.

Why micro-irrigation needs more than subsidies

Why micro-irrigation needs more than subsidies

Record Rs 1.6bn irrigation revenue collected in single day via e-abiana system

Record Rs 1.6bn irrigation revenue collected in single day via e-abiana system

Jigawa kicks off wet season farming with fertiliser for 90,000 farmers

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has explained that the state government’s 2026 Wet Season Agricultural Support Programme was designed to address the major challenges confronting farmers, including the high cost of agricultural inputs, inadequate irrigation facilities, limited extension services and rising production costs. The governor made this known on Saturday during the official launch [] Jigawa kicks off wet season farming with fertiliser for 90,000 farmers

Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways

Across North America, in places such as Illinois, Iowa and Texas, farmers are busy growing the crops the world depends on for food, fuel and fiber. But as their tractors roll across fields, a pressing concern weighs heavily on many farmers: the ...

How young farmers are changing agriculture in Xinjiang

In Xinjiang’s Ili river valley, young farmers are using modern technology, large-scale planting, and digital tools to reshape agriculture and bring new energy to the fields. #XinjiangUnveiled

Number of boil water notices and water restriction notices increased by around 20% last year

The number of ‘at-risk’ supplies however decreased last year.

Eastern Cape maize project demonstrates the power of partnerships in advancing rural development

As the world marks World Rural Development Day on 6 July 2026, attention is being drawn to the role of agriculture in strengthening rural economies, improving food security, and creating sustainable livelihoods through collaborative development models. In the Eastern Cape, a multi-partner agricultural initiative involving Impala Platinum Limited, Ntshwanti Consulting, the Original Grain Fund, and []

‘They’re not freak occurrences’: Farmers grapple with protecting crops as heat waves and extreme weather become more frequent

Specialty farmers are dealing with the extreme weather events that are driving prolonged drought in some states and intense flooding in others.

Italian NGO helps bring clean water to villages in Ethiopia

Five water supply systems, built in partnership with the authorities of the Basketo, Semen Ari, and Geze Gofa districts, are now bringing clean water to local villages, together with support from the Comunità Volontari per il Mondo (CVM) - an Italian NGO that has been working in the country since 1980. Read all

Form 4 Village Farms International Inc For: 7 July

Form 4 Village Farms International Inc For: 7 July

Meta announcement shows Alberta’s determination to welcome AI data centres

Other than a few jobs and modest annual government revenues, it’s not completely clear what benefits these massive plants will bring to Alberta. The post Meta announcement shows Alberta’s determination to welcome AI data centres appeared first on rabble.ca.

Concerns rising of imbalanced domestic market as consequence of government fertiliser underwriting

Concerns are growing among Australia’s farming industry of an imbalanced market as a result of Federal government underwriting of fertiliser inputs.

Sektor pertanian, pelancongan desa dipertingkat di Kota Tinggi

KOTA TINGGI: Sektor pertanian dan perikanan serta pelancongan desa perlu dipertingkat untuk menjadi pemacu ekonomi luar bandar di daerah ini sekali gus meningkatkan pendapatan penduduk. Ahli Parlimen Kota Tinggi, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin berkata, pendekatan itu dipilih kerana pembangunan sesebuah kawasan tidak semestinya diukur melalui pembinaan bangunan pencakar langit mahupun projek mega, sebaliknya berdasarkan ... Read more The post Sektor pertanian, pelancongan desa dipertingkat di Kota Tinggi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Agriculture : 75 tracteurs remis aux organisations professionnelles agricoles dans le cadre de l’initiative présidentielle de mécanisation

Le ministère de l’Agriculture a procédé ce week-end à la remise officielle de 75 tracteurs destinés aux organisations professionnelles agricoles (OPA), dans le cadre de l’Initiative présidentielle d’appui à la mécanisation agricole (IPAM). Une opération qui s’inscrit dans la stratégie de modernisation du secteur agricole portée par les autorités de la transition. La cérémonie, présidée []

To Enhance Food Security: Minister of Agriculture Stresses Importance of Expanding Use of Clean Energy in the Country’s Agricultural Sector

Tripoli – Agriculture and Livestock Minister Abdel Latif Al-Taher underscored the importance of expanding the use of clean energy in the agricultural sector. He said this would support agricultural production, enhance resource efficiency, and help achieve sustainability. Al-Taher made these remarks while chairing a meeting focused on introducing solar energy systems to agricultural projects. The... Read more Source The post To Enhance Food Security: Minister of Agriculture Stresses Importance of Expanding Use of Clean Energy in the Country’s Agricultural Sector appeared first on Libya Update News.

Colorado River Talks Collapse as Demand Outpaces Supply

The Colorado River basin faces difficult choices as states negotiate how to share shrinking water supplies. While conservation programs have produced savings, growing demand for water, housing, and infrastructure continues to intensify pressure on the river's dwindling flows. The post Colorado River Talks Collapse as Demand Outpaces Supply appeared first on NumbersUSA.

Afghanistan, UNDP discuss expanding cooperation in agriculture and rural development

The minister also said the government is pursuing policies to increase domestic agricultural production and reduce dependence on imports. The post Afghanistan, UNDP discuss expanding cooperation in agriculture and rural development first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Mécanisation agricole : 75 tracteurs remis aux organisations professionnelles agricoles dans le cadre de l’initiative présidentielle IPAM

Le gouvernement guinéen a franchi une nouvelle étape dans sa politique de modernisation du secteur agricole avec la remise officielle de 75 tracteurs aux organisations professionnelles agricoles (OPA), dans le cadre de l’Initiative Présidentielle d’Appui à la Mécanisation Agricole (IPAM). Présidée par la ministre de l’Agriculture, Aminata Kaba, la cérémonie s’est déroulée en présence de [] The post Mécanisation agricole : 75 tracteurs remis aux organisations professionnelles agricoles dans le cadre de l’initiative présidentielle IPAM first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Haq Ka Pani: Reclaiming India's Water

The Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Independence Day assertion last year that- “Haq ka pani will serve Indian farmers”– marks a decisive shift in India’s approach to the Indus Waters. Far from being a departure, it is a long-overdue correction of historical restraint that has disproportionately

Kazakhstan to launch production of Valley irrigation systems in Karaganda

Kazakhstan to launch production of Valley irrigation systems in Karaganda

NADMO, Zoomlion launch multi-site drain clearing exercise to curb flooding in Greater Accra

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), in partnership with Zoomlion Ghana Limited and other collaborating institutions, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, intensified its flood preparedness efforts with a large-scale drain-clearing exercise at multiple flood-prone locations across the Greater Accra Region to improve the free flow of stormwater and minimise the risk of flooding ahead of the next expected rains. The exercise forms part of the 12-week “No Do No Do” campaign, launched last month to promote environmental responsibility, strengthen flood preparedness and complement ongoing public education with practical interventions. Under the campaign, NADMO and its partners are undertaking post-flood assessments and desilting exercises while encouraging residents to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse into drains.