As World Water Day was recognised in Asia and around the globe, CropLife Asia has marked the occasion by calling for more intensive efforts and collaborative work to drive water conservation in regional agriculture
Water & Irrigation
Netafim to acquire Gakon to meet growing demand for local food production in all climates
![The acquisition is synergetic, combining Netafim’s global presence and expertise in precision agriculture and Gakon’s advanced greenhouse technology. (Image source: Netafim)](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_Netafim__deploys__Vegetables____Nursery__in__Kazakhstan__Cottonex__6.webp)
The acquisition is synergetic, combining Netafim’s global presence and expertise in precision agriculture and Gakon’s advanced greenhouse technology. (Image source: Netafim)
Netafim, a specialist of precision irrigation solutions and agricultural projects, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dutch turnkey greenhouse projects provider Gakon
Using poultry wastewater to irrigate crops
![Brendan Higgins, assistant professor in the Auburn University College of Agriculture’s Department of Biosystems Engineering. (Image source: Auburn University)](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_Higgins__Wastewater__Research.webp)
Brendan Higgins, assistant professor in the Auburn University College of Agriculture’s Department of Biosystems Engineering. (Image source: Auburn University)
As freshwater supplies become increasingly limited and the world’s population continues to grow, Auburn University College of Agriculture researchers are working on ways to find and utilise alternative water resources for irrigating crops
GloryKylin develops smart water valve for automation of agriculture, fishery and animal husbandry
![The smart valve has a wide range of applications from household to agriculture and animal husbandry. (Image source: Quang Nguyen vinh/Pixabay)](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_outdoor-3344529__640.webp)
The smart valve has a wide range of applications from household to agriculture and animal husbandry. (Image source: Quang Nguyen vinh/Pixabay)
Taiwanese startup GloryKylin has developed a smart water valve for the automation of agriculture, fishery and animal husbandry
DJI’s AGRAS T20 drone makes agricultural spraying easier, smarter and safer
![The drone can monitor and control the four hoses individually, ensuring an efficient flow rate for each nozzle. (Image source: DJI)](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_10.webp)
The drone can monitor and control the four hoses individually, ensuring an efficient flow rate for each nozzle. (Image source: DJI)
DJI, a developer and manufacturer of innovative drone and camera technology, is set to transform the farming sector with its latest agriculture drone, the DJI AGRAS T20