Cabinet officials
Ghana's housing market is poised for growth as the government prioritizes affordable housing and fosters partnerships with the private sector to address the country's significant housing deficit. According to the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Mr. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, the demand for housing continues
Agriculture
The Sultanate of Oman's agriculture sector is witnessing a significant shift towards sustainability, thanks to the efforts of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources. The Commercial Model Fields Programme, launched in 2020, is providing critical support to over 250 farms in Al Dhahirah Governorate, promoting modern
Agriculture
Researchers at Nigde Omer Halisdemir University have published a study on optimal irrigation scheduling for cotton in the Cukurova region, highlighting the importance of proper water management in increasing agricultural productivity. The study used the CROPWAT model to estimate irrigation water requirements over a 31-year period (1990-2020) and found that
Agriculture
The 2025 Grape Festival in Mudhaibi, North Sharqiyah, hosted a special academic session that brought together experts and academics from the Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources to discuss strategies for improving grape cultivation and advancing the agricultural sector in Oman. The session, which concluded on Tuesday, resulted in
Agriculture
A new study on nanoparticles published in Plant Stress has shed light on the potential of iron nanoparticles to enhance crop resilience against water stress. The research conducted by a team of scientists from PMAS Arid Agriculture University in Pakistan has explored the benefits and challenges of using iron nanoparticles
Agriculture
The second edition of the Grape Festival was launched in the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi, building on the success of its 2023 debut, which saw a significant increase in grape cultivation areas. The event aims to foster government-community partnerships and promote agricultural innovation in Oman. The festival introduces a model
Climate change
New research at Pandit Deendayal Energy University has highlighted the importance of sustainable water availability for the production of green hydrogen, a clean energy source critical for a sustainable future. The study emphasizes the need for low-cost, high-recovery water desalination and distillation technologies to produce green hydrogen on a global
Food supply
Africa's industrialization and food security require a reliable energy base, and civil nuclear energy is the key to achieving this goal, argued scientist and former Burkinabe Prime Minister Lassina Zerbo. Zerbo advocated for the integration of small modular reactors (SMRs) to power critical infrastructure such as irrigation systems,
Climate change
Government has established 460 smallholder irrigation schemes across 26,173 hectares, positively impacting 35,585 households countrywide. The initiative aims to boost farmers' incomes and promote efficient water resource management. These irrigation schemes, set to evolve into Irrigation Scheme Business Units (ISBUs), are expected to enhance production and profitability
Climate change
Cyprus's water management system is facing serious challenges, including aging networks, high water losses, and inefficient use of recycled water. A recent session of the House audit committee highlighted these issues, with complaints also raised about water theft and unequal pricing policies. The committee heard that the operation
Climate change
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, emphasized the urgent need for Pakistan to increase its water storage capacity in response to the growing threat of India suspending the Indus Water Treaty (IWT). The minister highlighted the country's critical water resource challenges, including threats from water
Climate change
Researchers at Beijing Normal University have made significant progress in accurately estimating evapotranspiration, gross primary productivity, and winter wheat yield in the Haihe River Basin. The study utilized a unique coupling strategy of the Noah-MP land surface model and the multi-pass land data assimilation scheme to simulate water-carbon fluxes and
