Irrigation

Where does my water come from? Wouldn’t it be neat if we lived in a world where you could wave a magic wand and say, “Aguamenti” and however much water you wanted or needed at the time, suddenly appeared like in Harry Potter? Unfortunately, in reality, water is not so easy to come by. Even though our planet Earth is covered in 70% water, there is not enough spring water from lakes or streams as well as ground water from wells to supply humans, plant life and animals in this ever-growing world…

Natural pastures are the main sources of feed for ruminants, and form the major feed component of domesticated livestock in Ghana. However, unfavorable rainfall pattern, uneven seasonal growth and unavailability of pasture during certain times of the year have been considered the major limitations to constant supply of forage for ruminants. There are two seasons in Ghana, the dry and wet season. Forages are normally abundant in the wet season but this is in reverse to the dry season. These…

Why Chinese cultures are so different from Germany and western countries? In my opinion, the culture values of a nation are cultivated in a very long period of time concerning the historical reasons. The ancient China had undergone a very long period of agricultural economics, even until now the agriculture industry counts around 15%. So in ancient China, with the self-sufficient economic model and agriculture civilization, people gradually form the conservative minds and stable, not willing to…

The Rising Nitrate Levels in the Floridian Aquifer The Floridian Aquifer is often referred to as the life blood of the state. With over 1,000 springs throughout Florida being fed freshwater from depths of up to 2,000 feet, no other aquifer in the United States can compare. Many of the aquifer fed springs, that once flowed millions of gallons of crystal clear 72-degree water, are now nothing more than algae filled mud holes. The aquifer is in peril, and one of the main contributors to the decline…

Pioneer Living Condition in Nineteenth Century Nebraska In Nebraska pioneers living condition was very difficult during the nineteenth century. Water was one of the first considerations in selecting homestead in Nebraska. Early settlers first established claims near streams and rivers to take advantage of surface water. But these homesteads were quickly claimed, and so later settlers would have to go to new depths to find water. That means digging well. Often a new settler would dig a test…

In the Florida Everglades ecosystem, Phosphorous is the main nutrient that the South Florida Water Management District is attempting to control. Phosphorous is the same nutrient that is a contributing factor to the algae problem in Lake Erie. In South Florida, the main source of drinking water stems from underground aquifers made of porous limestone, that is refilled via the everglades(NPS,2016). In our region, the main source for drinking water for cities, stems from Lake Erie. Thus,…

In present day the USDA administers programs to help American farmers and ensure food safety for consumers. USDA aid includes distributing price supports and other subsidies to farmers, inspecting food processed at agricultural facilities, working to expand overseas markets for U.S. agricultural products, providing financing to expand job opportunities and improve housing, utilities, and infrastructure in rural America, and providing food assistance and nutrition education (Allgov.com). The USDA…

The river Frome has been the focus of interest for its importance as a SSSI (Sites of Special Scientific Interest) in the section between Dorchester and Wareham, for the presence of nationally rare invertebrate. It is protected under the Nitrates Directive and the Freshwater Fish Directive. The Upper Frome is also a Drinking Water Protected Area (Environment Agency,2011). The catchment area extend for 454 Km2. Its chalk geology, especially in the upper Frome, has a excellent capacity of absorb…

Professional Interview Interviewee: Ming Xue, meteorologist at the National Weather Center What is the title of the job? My job title is Professor, and I am also a university research center director. What are the duties, responsibilities, and common work activities? My professor duties primarily consists of teach undergraduate and graduate classes, bringing in research grants to support research activities by myself and graduate students, conduct actual research and publish scientific findings…

However, in Victoria, The Water Act 1989 (Vic) silent in regards to rain water, therefore it may be necessary to include legislative provisions seeking to control rain water collection, use and distribution. Although, it could be possible to categorise rain as a ‘water resource’ and using the purpose of the Water Act claim its equitable and efficient use. However, further clarification and intervention is still needed from the legislature or judiciary in regards to this uncertainty. What…