Als je lagere stikstof uitstoot koppelt aan redden van het klimaat heb je het echt niet begrepen. Meer stikstof betekent meer groen, meer CO2 binding en dus afkoeling van de directe omgeving. Minder stikstof houdt schrale, warmer wordende gebieden in stand (zandverstuivingen).
KNMI's neerslagtekort klopt niet
KNMI rekent neerslagtekort op basis van grasverdamping. Maar NL bestaat niet uit gras. IrriWatch rekent actuele verdamping en dit geeft andere inzichten over neerslagtekort. Weermannen en weervrouwen, wat vinden jullie beter ?
Productiegrasland verlaagt de temperatuur
Dit grasland perceel van een PPL boer nabij Nijkerk laat zien waar het gras het beste groeit (max 200 kg/ha/d). En wat zie je ook ? Dat daar de temperatuur op 13 augustus afkoelt tot 32 graden. Grasboeren leveren goede ecosystem services
The Netherlands reaching over 40 degrees at the surface. A spatial contrast between 23 to 41 degrees was reached on 10 August. The regulating role of vegetation is clearly visible. In the end it is all about keeping your soil moist. Temperatures in East Brabant are incorrect
Digital agriculture is hot. Here is an example of the IrriWatch operational system to measure daily tuber production and final yield of seed potatoes in the Noordoostpolder. Every farmer acts differently. Farming is a skill #farming#potatoes#crop#Manager
We deliver specific irrigation scheduling advice every day, for every 10 meters in dynamic weather, soil and crop processes.
This is in Los Banos, California, USA, which is available as a free demo on the IrriWatch portal (portal.irriwatch.com).
#morecropperdrop
Irrigation hardware = irrigation software in terms of importance. Having a proper irrigation system in place means your are midway. The remaining 50% of your business should go to crop and soil measurements
You want to measure agricultural water use on every field ? Small or large, food crop or cash crop, developed or developing country ? Use the standard tools of IrriWatch #fairplay#irrigation#SharingIsCaring#technologie
Read the story of colleague Hadi Jaafar. This is the real problem of Middle East and also the real solution to use technologies to guide farmers. Field by field. #IrriWatch#smartworking#technologies
With everybody sitting at home, remote control of irrigation system operations is no longer a matter of choice. Use satellite measurements of IrriWatch and remote control systems of RegaCom #remotework#irrigation
How is your soil moisture today ? Register at portal.irriwatch.com and monitor every piece of 10 m x 10 m at our demo farm in Egypt. Or watch the IrriWatch App in PlayStore. You can sign in own fields, farms or estates, from everywhere in the world😀 #irrigation#soil#crops
After an intensive period of preparations, the IrriWatch-based daily irrigation scheduling service goes live tomorrow 1st March (2020). You can go to portal.irriwatch.com and register yourself for a 14 day free trial period. #irrigation#subscription#app#API#Web
Global scale tools are great for identification of the hot spots for agricultural water management. Next is to engage with farmers to undertake the right actions at the right moment. Field by field, day by day #irrigation#remotesensing#satellite
To nourish a growing global population, we’ll need to produce 56% more calories by 2050, while dealing with increasing climate-driven water risks like droughts and competition over resources. wri.org/blog/2019/11/water-c…
Excellent that India is gradually moving from flood to micro-irrigation. I hope that every State in India will sets its targets for the next 25 years. This is an unavoidable step in achieving more sustainable irrigation systems
An article in DNAINDIA - "If adopted, farm production in drip irrigated land would go up 40% on an avg., labour cost will reduce 40% and use of scarce water would be lowered by at least 40%." bit.ly/35UlhRD#morecropperdrop#farmersfriend#dripirrigation
The soil moisture status between and within fields can now be monitored for larger irrigation systems and rainfed landscapes. A perfect way to monitor the distribution of scarce water and inform the public about it #soil#moist#monitoring#agriculture#crop_image
Farmers need guidance on water savings and proper irrigation. Met several farmers this week that say "I know how to do it". Sure, but it can be better #irrigation#planning#savings
Growers have genuine interest in good irrigation practices and are ready to invest in it, provided that higher efficiency goes hand in hand with higher profits. Weather, soil and crop dynamics are huge. This needs to be measured. No sideline management #ResponsibleLeadership