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Exploring the potential of desalinating groundwater to support agriculture could revolutionize crop production in arid regions. This innovative approach addresses water scarcity by transforming saline groundwater into a viable resource for farming. As climate change exacerbates freshwater shortages, desalination technologies may offer sustainable solutions to enhance food security and boost agricultural yields. However, considerations of cost, energy consumption, and environmental impact remain crucial for widespread adoption. #Desalination #SustainableAgriculture

Can desalination quench agriculture’s thirst? "Miles away from the ocean, projects are afoot to clean up salty groundwater and use it to grow crops. Some say it’s a costly pipe dream, others say it’s part of the future." https://lnkd.in/gD8yKJM2 Knowable Magazine #climatechange #agriculture

Over 80% of global wastewater is discharged untreated (over 95% in some of the least developed countries) into groundwater, rivers or lakes. That’s 400 km3 yr−1 of wastewater is generated globally, but <20% is treated, and of that TW, only 2–15% is reused for irrigation depending on region. Check out the research. https://lnkd.in/geCraaJt

🌦️⚡〰️💦🎡 Powering Energy-Smart #RegenerativeAgriculture —Unlocking Efficiency & Optimization #Agriculture encompasses energy-using systems, sparking crucial questions: ❓What are the key sources of energy driving these systems ❓Where are these energy-using systems situated & how are they utilized throughout ag practices ❓How can we optimize & enhance these energy-using systems for maximum efficiency & #sustainability In #regenag, energy plays a crucial role in powering ecosystem processes, maintaining #soilhealth & promoting biodiversity & needs to be astutely harnessed, converted & utilized to achieve optimal efficiency & productivity. 🔐🧩 Unlocking the Power of Smart-Energy in #RegenAg ⚡#Regenag relies on 10 forms of energy: 1️⃣ #SolarEnergy: Powering #photosynthesis, warming soils & farm operations. 2️⃣ #SoilEnergy: Driving soil biostimulation, decomposition & nutrient cycling. 3️⃣ #BiologicalEnergy: Leveraging #livestock, #pollinators & beneficial #insects for #ecosystemservices. 4️⃣ #HydroEnergy: Managing #water for #irrigation, soil moisture retention & #ecosystem processes. 5️⃣ #WindEnergy: Utilizing wind for aeration, #pollination & #seed dispersal. 6️⃣ #HumanEnergy: Empowering #farmers & communities through knowledge, skills & labour. 7️⃣ #ChemicalEnergy: Harnessing #organic amendments, #compost & #manure for #soilfertility. 8️⃣ #ThermalEnergy: Optimizing #composting, soil #microbialactivity & #decomposition. 9️⃣ #ElectricalEnergy: Powering farm infrastructure, equipment & precision ag technologies. 🔟 #Belowground Electrical Energy: Exploring soil electrochemistry, microbial activity & plant #roots for soil #biostimulation & remediation. 🌟🧰🛠️ Enhancing the 10 Forms of Energy in #RegenAg To further optimize energy use, consider these strategies for enhancing each form of energy: ♻️Solar Energy: Install solar panels, use solar-powered irrigation & implement agroforestry. ♻️Soil Energy: Use conservation tillage, incorporate organic amendments & implement regen livestock grazing. ♻️Biological Energy: Integrate livestock & pollinators, use beneficial insects, & implement agroecological practices. ♻️Hydro Energy: Implement precision irrigation, use water-saving technologies & harvest #rainwater. ♻️Wind Energy: Install wind turbines, use windbreaks & implement #conservation ag. ♻️Human Energy: Provide training, encourage knowledge sharing & support rural development. ♻️Chemical Energy: Use organic amendments, implement regen soil practices & reduce synthetic fertilizers. ♻️Thermal Energy: Optimize composting, use thermal energy for soil warming & implement conservation ag. ♻️Electrical Energy: Install #renewable energy systems, use energy-efficient equipment & implement precision ag. ♻️Belowground Electrical #Energy: Monitor soil electrical conductivity, implement regen soil practices & use belowground electrical energy for #soil biostimulation. 📢Join the Energy-Smart #RegenAg Movement. #Energysmartregenag

This article by Knowable Magazine explores the role of desalination technology in tackling water scarcity for farming. Learn about the opportunities and challenges of using this innovative approach to support agriculture sustainably. https://lnkd.in/gD8yKJM2 What do you think? Could desalination be part of the solution for agriculture's water challenges? #Desalination #Agriculture #WaterSolutions #Sustainability

Glad to share another work with Rice in China, titled "Water management alleviates greenhouse gas emissions by promoting carbon and nitrogen mineralization after Chinese milk vetch incorporation in a paddy soil". We found that optimum irrigation regime with Chinese milk vetch incorporation could reduce GHG emissions, while maintaining high yields. Please see more details in the paper, https://lnkd.in/dB-w85n8

How can Michigan farmers balance water conservation and renewable energy generation? In the fourth part of our ten-part series on agrivoltaics, we highlight how combining solar panels with agriculture can reduce water evaporation, capture rainwater, and improve irrigation systems. This approach not only conserves water but also enhances crop yields and supports long-term sustainability by adding measurable value to farming operations across Michigan. Explore the innovations and possibilities that agrivoltaics brings to the table. https://lnkd.in/g-qisPGR #Agrivoltaics #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFarming #WaterConservation #MichiganFarms

This guide kinda helps mitigate Agrivoltaics green washing in the Caribbean and Africa.

Circularity: n.; a closed production system where waste can be transformed into useful products and cash flow. Example: The Full Circle Dairy in Hurley, SD, partnered with Brooks and Brightmark to build a circularity center that uses cattle slurry and manure to produce renewable energy, organic fertilizer, and new sources of revenue. With our help, ag in South Dakota is redefining sustainability. And we think you should be a part of it. Find out how: https://lnkd.in/guiCyRsc #Agriculture #AgriculturalSustainability #ManureDigesters #RNG #RenewableEnergy #RenewableNaturalGas #Circularity #CircularityCenters #ModernFarming #Farming #DairyFarms #Dairy #Poop #Manure #RNGDigesters #BioGas #BrooksConstruction

As we are becoming more aware, there is an ongoing increasing pressure on water pressure. Can reuse of naturally treated wastewater be a solution? A research carried out by Med-Wet partners aimed to conduct a cost–benefit analysis (CBA) of an investment project, reusing treated wastewater in irrigation compared to other modes of water irrigation projects. The CBA results revealed that the cost of the initial investment for the production of treated water used for irrigating green non-fruit trees, Bamboo trees, and Cactus in Sekem El-Wahat, is economically efficient with 88% compared to the exploitation of aquifer groundwater for irrigating the same crops. We encourage you to read more on this study through the following link: https://lnkd.in/dvPQcywd #Medwet #agricultureandfarming #irrigation #waterconservation #WaterSaving #savewater