Tag: irrigation
In Provence, when agricultural irrigation, groundwater and biodiversity go hand in hand
Agronomy researcher François Charron opens a valve to flood a field near Salon-de-Provence in the Bouches-du-Rhône, June 23, 2023 (AFP / Nicolas TUCAT) In the Crau plain, in Provence, a…
Garden irrigation can be that easy: These are the best garden sprayers
Watering your own garden is also an important topic in early autumn. So that you can use the water in a plant-friendly and economical way, it makes sense to purchase…
Quotas, progressive water tariffs, reasoned irrigation, ways to preserve water
A partially dried up pond near Montfort-en-Chalosse (Landes), August 3, 2022 (AFP / GAIZKA IROZ) Establish a progressive water tariff, or even quotas, do not encourage agricultural irrigation too much…
In Bordeaux, irrigation to help young vines
An employee irrigates the vines at Château Picque Caillou, August 2, 2022 in Mérignac, near Bordeaux (AFP / Philippe LOPEZ) “As soon as you see yellowing: clac!”, the water pipes…