
Women farmers and water productivity
Women farmers and water productivity Postcard from Nanyuki, Kenya. Smart water techniques encompass by now a rich variety of measures … Continued
by Frank van Steenbergen January 19, 2021 Salt water intrusion Salt water intrusion in coastal areas is a serious global concern – driven by climate change (rising sea water levels and sea floods) and increased use of freshwater anywhere upstream of the coastal areas (particularly heavy groundwater pumping close to the shorelines). It is not irreversible and there are solutions that can be applied. Water scarcity as well as water pollution are rampant in the northern part of China and the area is considered one of the groundwater crisis hotspots. Sea water intrusion has created local drinking water crises and led to the abandoning of wells and farmland, which has increased hardship for those living there. Also facing severe amounts of salt water intrusion from the sea is the fast-developing coastal province of Shandong, located in East China region’s economic powerhouse (Monninkhoff et al. 2010). Shandong boasts of a dynamic horticultural sector catering to the national and regional markets. Water… Continued
Women farmers and water productivity Postcard from Nanyuki, Kenya. Smart water techniques encompass by now a rich variety of measures … Continued
Avocado for export: who reaps the fruits? A case for social water productivity Here is a main question. If water … Continued
River Reappear Postcard from Kulna, Bangladesh By Frank van steenbergen, July,2018 There are many ways that time is making its … Continued
Managing soil moisture: the waterpads in Turkey The key to better water productivity is often not through managing water as … Continued
Frank van Steenbergen (MetaMeta), Judith de Bruijn (Mott Macdonald) June 19, 2018 Multiple cropping in coastal Bangladesh. The improved amon … Continued
Its Own Deep Source By Frank van Steenbergen, June 2018 The austere beauty of the Kairouan Grand Mosque in Tunisia … Continued
Hydraulic World Wonders: The Aghlabid Pools By Frank van Steenbergen, May, 2018 Picture from the Aghlabid Pools and small … Continued
Fodder production with road water harvesting in African drylands Posted by Kevin Mganga May 22/05/2018 Drylands provide a vital livelihood stream … Continued
Ingenuity: ancient water harvesting in the Altiplano of Bolivia Posted by Francesco Sambalino and Martha Agujetas May 22/05/2018 Water scarcity … Continued
The Tube recharge system Our Earth has no scarcity of water and hence the name “the blue planet”. But ironically … Continued
Tackling Dust Posted by Frank van Steenbergen and Marta Agujetas March 09/03/2018 Planting trees, shrubs and grasses along the road … Continued
Using hydrological modelling to improve drainage in Polder 26, Bangladesh Posted by Flavia Simona Cosoveanu, Anisul Haque, and Marta Agujetas … Continued
We have a deal for you… Posted by Frank van Steenbergen March 23, 2018 We have a deal for you. … Continued
The potential of Roadwater Harvesting: A Malawian Demonstration Posted by Macpherson Nthara and Abraham Abhishek March 21, 2018 Farmers examining … Continued
Igunga ecovillage: a success story from the water scarcity trenches Posted by Eduardo Tovar López March 20, 2018 Igunga is one … Continued
Food Miles Posted by Mekdelawit Messay Deribe December 18,2017 Food Miles. Does it ring any bells? If yes, great! If … Continued
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals(EDCs) Posted by Mekdelawit Messay Deribe December 11,2017 More than 25 years ago, a group of school kids … Continued
Turkana: From Desolation to Hope by Recognizing the Potential of Floods Posted by Elly Yaluk and Loes van der Pluijm … Continued
Glaciers in Tajikistan: Pulling the Climate Change Trigger Posted by Frank van Steenbergen and Jonathan Demenge November 13, 2017 With … Continued