water

Climate adaptation and mitigation
In the media

Source: Face2News (3 Sep 2022)

Opportunities for crop diversification and improved water usage are key topics between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and CIMMYT Director General Bram Govaerts at a recent meeting in India.

Climate adaptation and mitigation

Systems Agronomist - Water Systems and Climate Adaptation
Environmental health and biodiversity
Features

Farming system harnesses the power of biology to rebuild soil organic matter, diversify crop systems, and improve water retention and nutrient uptake.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Blogs

A new initiative will monitor groundwater and will provide a framework for sustainable irrigation practices.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Press releases

Over 700,000 people will benefit from the Aguas Firmes project, which will facilitate the adoption of sustainable intensification practices on more than 4,000 hectares, through a partnership with Grupo Modelo and GIZ.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Press releases

Presentations, abstracts and posters of major conference about agricultural production in water-limited environments are available for free.

Innovations
Features

The COMPASS smartphone phone app uses data from farmers and from satellites to provide precise crop management advice.

Innovations
Publications

Researchers analyze irrigation service providers to understand how different business models and pump types affect pricing and water conservation.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
News

A study demonstrates how rice and wheat can be grown using 40 percent less water.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Press releases

Study identifies hotspots for biggest impact, suggests government incentives for widespread adoption