European Parliament progress for EU water reuse proposal
The latest stage in the development of a European Union regulation on minimum requirements for water reuse has been broadly welcomed by EurEau, the...
Scheme launched to cut farming air pollution
A team of experts has received £3 million in funding to help UK farmers reduce the ammonia emissions produced through agriculture.
The scheme, named the...
Development bank funds new irrigation systems
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a grant of US$8 million to support agricultural productivity in the North West Department of Haiti.
The grant will allow...
G7 countries can help farmers access data for building resilience
Access to reliable information, including on changing weather patterns and market conditions, is essential for empowering farmers, especially those in developing countries, according to...
Ongoing conflicts and drought exacerbate food needs, says new FAO report
Drought linked to El Niño and civil conflict have pushed the number of countries currently in need of external food assistance up to 37 from...
New project enabling food production in harshest climates
The Sahara Forest Project (SFP) launch station has been opened outside Aqaba, a port city in Jordan. Part funded by the EU and Norwegian...
United States: Californian farmers face further economic losses as drought conditions continue
Despite nearly normal rainfall and snowpack during the 2015–2016 rainy season, Californian farmers and agribusinesses could face up to US$1.5 billion in losses due to persistent drought conditions,...
United States: Iowa farmers tackle nutrient management
A set of new efforts have been announced to help Iowa’s farmers and livestock producers conserve water and soil resources and improve nutrient management...
Ireland: New website launched to check local water quality
The Ireland Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a website for people to check the quality of the water in their area. The site, www.catchments.ie, will have...
FAO links water pollution to agricultural practices
Water pollution resulting from the expansion of irrigation, livestock treatment, fertiliser and pesticide use is damaging human and environmental wellbeing, argues a new report...
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Toronto Water – serving the host city of the World Water...
Toronto Water has transformed the city’s water management. Ahead of IWA’s World Water Congress & Exhibition in the capital of the Canadian province of...
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UNU report warns on tipping points if environmental risks not addressed
A new report released by the United Nations University (UNU) has found that drastic changes to fundamental socioecological systems are likely if environmental risks...
