Irrigation Investments

Orbia Netafim USA & CWRI Launch Ag Modernization Fund for Water-Efficient Irrigation

A new CWRI–Netafim USA program is funding precision irrigation upgrades across 235 acres of California farms. Backed by Keurig Dr Pepper, Gilead Sciences, and General Mills, the initiative is projected to save 491 acre-feet of water annually.

Interviews

Mike Hemman (Netafim): Precision Irrigation, Automation & Continuous Fertigation (2030 View)

A short expert Q&A summary on why irrigation is moving from “hardware-only” to an integrated stack of controllers, sensors, remote monitoring, and continuous fertigation. Includes measurable outcomes like water reduction...


Smart Water Management

Smart Irrigation Strategies for Climate-Resilient Farming

Explore how farmers are adopting sensor-driven irrigation schedules, solar-powered pump controllers, and mobile-based dashboards to maximize crop yields while minimizing water waste and energy costs.

Irritech Careers

8 Emerging Careers in Irrigation & Water Tech (2025)

From irrigation system designers to IoT technicians—discover the roles in demand as farms upgrade water systems and adopt climate-smart tech... Read more

Trending Topics

Energy Efficient Irrigation
Energy & Automation

Energy-Smart Irrigation: Solar Pumps & VFD Control

Discover how variable-frequency drives (VFDs), solar pump kits, and remote telemetry are helping farmers reduce grid dependency and cut irrigation energy costs.

Sustainable Irrigation Equipment
Equipment Innovation

Smart Irrigation Equipment: Filters, Emitters & Controllers

Explore next-gen filtration units, pressure-compensated emitters, and cloud-based controllers enabling smarter, scalable irrigation deployment in small and large farms alike.

Water Reuse in Agriculture
Water Recycling

Reusing Treated Wastewater in Irrigation: Case Studies

Learn how regions are turning wastewater into a dependable agri-input—balancing safety, soil health, and water security. Case studies from 2025 pilot programs.

Irrigation Partnerships

Jain Irrigation & Netafim Partner to Advance Smart Irrigation in Climate-Stressed Regions

The collaboration combines AI-based scheduling, sensor networks, and efficient drip line manufacturing to deliver climate-resilient water systems for both smallholders and large-scale farms across arid zones.

Internships & Fellowships

Smart Water Fellowship Program Opens: Sensor-Based Irrigation & Data Analytics (2025)
Irrigation Engineering Lab Launches Internships in Pump Design & Controller Automation

Water Tech & Automation

Topcon Debuts Real-Time Water Efficiency Dashboards for Irrigated Farms

This new platform integrates soil moisture sensors, flow meters, and energy-use data to help farmers optimize irrigation timing, pump loads, and fertigation — aligned with ESG and compliance needs.

Irrigation Career Opportunities

Now Hiring: Irrigation Engineers, Field Technicians & Pump Programmers
Careers in Moisture Sensor Calibration & Smart Irrigation Installations (2025)