Flow Meters and Environmental Sensors for Precision Fluid Measurement
As global demand for food grows and accessible freshwater resources continue to shrink, precision irrigation technology is helping farmers to save water while increasing productivity. The term precision irrigation can often refer to drip irrigation, however it can also include other tools such as variable rate application, sensors, and data from irrigation flow meters that …
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Drones are an exciting new technology that could change how farmers manage their irrigation and could eventually become as ubiquitous as tractors. Drones can collect data that can be used to determine if crops have enough water or find leaks in the irrigation system. Here are some interesting facts about the use of drones on …
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As water prices have soared for farmers in drought-stricken areas of the country, farmers are considering ways to reduce their water usage and water waste. Here are five irrigation tools that farmers can use to save on their water costs. Drip Irrigation Systems Drip irrigation is one of the most efficient methods for delivering water …
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The United Nations estimates that farmers will need to grow 70% more food to feed the population by 2050 while available fresh water resources will continue to shrink. Faced with multiple challenges related to water availability including drought and decreasing groundwater, here are five growing trends in farm irrigation. 1. Drought-Resistant Seeds Biotech companies are …
Farm irrigation is one of the largest consumers of freshwater in the United States, dwarfing household use. In 2005, irrigation accounted for over 32 times more freshwater withdrawals than domestic use (128 billion gallons per day versus 4 billion gallons per day). Here are 16 interesting facts about water use by America’s farms. Agriculture accounts …
The following infographics about water provide interesting statistics and information about the present and future of the world’s freshwater resources. This infographic by UN Water explains how water is required to provide adequate energy for the world. Energy production accounts for 15% of global water withdrawals. Another infographic by the UN displays stats on water …
The ongoing changes to the Earth’s climate will have far reaching effects on the future availability of freshwater resources. Here are five ways climate change will affect the world’s freshwater resources. Rising Sea Level According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, rising sea levels can turn coastal aquifers into saltwater and cause problems for …
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A megadrought is a prolonged drought that spans multiple decades, causing widespread shortages in freshwater resources. The following facts and statistics provide insight into this long-term natural disaster that results a significant impact on water supplies and agriculture. NASA scientists predict that there is an 80 percent chance of a megadrought in the Southwest United …
With the world facing an inevitable increase in water shortages in many parts of the globe, it will require innovative thinking to come up with solutions. Here are some innovative tools that offer ways to alleviate the problems of insufficient freshwater availability. SE200 Community Chlorine Maker Contaminated drinking water is a major problem throughout the …
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The things that most people think of when reducing water use are often domestic uses like sprinklers, showers, and toilets. However, the water hidden in the food we eat and the products we use make up a much larger portion of our total water consumption. Although we will always have plenty of water on Earth, …