Does the climate change adaptation affect technical efficiency? Empirical evidence from potato farmers in East Java, Indonesia by Nuhfil Hanani AR, Moh Shadiqur Rahman, Fahriyah Fahriyah, Dodyk Pranowo, Hery Toiba, Rosihan Asmara, Sujarwo Sujarwo, Mohammad Ilyas Shaleh, Mohammad Wahyu Firdaus, Mahfudlotul 'Ula, Dwi Retnoningsih

“…Analyzing each adaptation strategy, the research highlights the positive impact of adjusting planting dates, adopting drought-tolerant varieties, implementing land conservation, and improving irrigation systems on technical efficiency. By contrast, intercropping and altering input usage adversely affect technical efficiency. …”
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Diagnosis of the current Moroccan cumin seeds, related production issues and recommended actions for its development by Abdelmonaim Homrani Bakali, El Mustapha Sekkour, Ahmed Sabri, Eimad dine Tariq Bouhlali, Brahim Ouahzizi, Mohamed Hemmi, Kaoutar El Amraoui, Lalla laaziza Ichir, Adil Essarioui

“…Cumin cultivation is mostly associated with the rain-fed system (28%) in the Marrakech-Safi region, while in other regions, it is conducted under drip irrigation (23%) and gravity-fed irrigation (49%). Farmers employ various fertilizers and phytosanitary products, reflecting different levels of agricultural knowledge and practices. …”
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Management of sustainable land use projects in accordance with EU requirements by Elena Shebanina, Iurii Kormyshkin, Alona Kliuchnyk, Georgiy Reshetilov, Oleksandr Zhebko

“…In the field of water management, it was found that the irrigation efficiency in Ukraine (60%) is significantly lower than the EU average (77.4%), and the share of land with drip irrigation in Ukraine (5.2%) is 3.5 times lower than the EU average (18%). …”
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Impact of short-term soil disturbance on cadmium remobilization and associated risk in vulnerable regions by Zhong Zhuang, Hao Qi, Siyu Huang, Qiqi Wang, Yanan Wan, Huafen Li

“…This study investigates agricultural soils from four sites in mining and sewage-irrigation areas, assessing the impact of inorganic and organic fertilizer application on soil Cd remobilization. …”
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Antioxidant Responses in Chromium-Stressed Maize as Influenced by Foliar and Root Applications of Fulvic Acid by Farwa Iftikhar, Asma Zulfiqar, Atif Kamran, Ammara Saleem, Muhammad Zeeshan Arshed, Usman Zulfiqar, Ivica Djalovic, P. V. Vara Prasad, Walid Soufan

“…This study aimed to investigate the effects of fulvic acid (FA) application, via foliar spray or root irrigation, on mitigating chromium stress in maize by evaluating its impact on antioxidant activity and growth parameters. …”
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Grass Carp: A Fish for Biological Management of Hydrilla and Other Aquatic Weeds in Florida by David L. Sutton, Vernon V. Vandiver, Jr., Jeffrey E. Hill

“…Abundant growth of aquatic plants causes serious problems in ponds, lakes, rivers, and irrigation and drainage throughout Florida. In some situations, native aquatic plants become weeds, but most often exotic plants introduced from areas outside the state flourish under the favorable growing conditions found in Florida. …”
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Grass Carp: A Fish for Biological Management of Hydrilla and Other Aquatic Weeds in Florida by David L. Sutton, Vernon V. Vandiver, Jr., Jeffrey E. Hill

“…Abundant growth of aquatic plants causes serious problems in ponds, lakes, rivers, and irrigation and drainage throughout Florida. In some situations, native aquatic plants become weeds, but most often exotic plants introduced from areas outside the state flourish under the favorable growing conditions found in Florida. …”
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Identification and Management of Clustered Pellitory (Parietaria praetermissa) in Citrus Groves by Ramdas Kanissery, Biwek Gairhe, Brent Sellers, Steve Futch

“…Inadequate management of this weed can result in its heavy infestation in tree rows and can interrupt the spray pattern of low-volume drip irrigation systems. This new 3-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department will assist Florida citrus growers with proper identification of clustered pellitory and with adoption of adequate and timely strategies to manage this weed in their groves. …”
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Banco de dados geoespaciais: padronização e avaliação como suporte à Inteligência Territorial by Silvio Braz de Sousa, Daniel Carlos Alves Santos

“…Consequently, an integrated database was developed, comprising 410 vector layers organized into eight thematic categories: water resources, sanitation, infrastructure, basic cartography and territorial boundaries, disasters, land use and cover, irrigation, and demography.…”
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Let Your Lawn Tell You When To Water by Laurie E. Trenholm, Joseph Bryan Unruh

“… Most homeowners over-water their lawns, which may damage or kill the lawn over time. Excess irrigation is one of the major causes of lawn demise and may include problems such as a shallow root system; increased disease, weed, or insect infestation; reduced drought tolerance; increased thatch and excessive growth; and reduced tolerance to other stresses such as shade and soil problems. …”
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Let Your Lawn Tell You When To Water by Laurie E. Trenholm, Joseph Bryan Unruh

“… Most homeowners over-water their lawns, which may damage or kill the lawn over time. Excess irrigation is one of the major causes of lawn demise and may include problems such as a shallow root system; increased disease, weed, or insect infestation; reduced drought tolerance; increased thatch and excessive growth; and reduced tolerance to other stresses such as shade and soil problems. …”
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Incorporating Woody Ornamentals into Residential Landscapes to Reduce Nutrient Leaching by Drew C. McLean, Andrew K. Koeser, Amy L. Shober, Zhixuan Qin, Gitta Hasing, Richard C. Beeson

“…Incorporating more woody ornamentals into your landscape can reduce fertilization and irrigation demand and help reduce nutrient leaching losses from your yard—a combination that will help protect Florida’s water resources. …”
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Identification and Management of Clustered Pellitory (Parietaria praetermissa) in Citrus Groves by Ramdas Kanissery, Biwek Gairhe, Brent Sellers, Steve Futch

“…Inadequate management of this weed can result in its heavy infestation in tree rows and can interrupt the spray pattern of low-volume drip irrigation systems. This new 3-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department will assist Florida citrus growers with proper identification of clustered pellitory and with adoption of adequate and timely strategies to manage this weed in their groves. …”
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Nutrient Management of Vegetable and Agronomic Row Crops Handbook by Kelly T. Morgan

“…Topics include: proper sampling practices and test interpretations; irrigation management methods and automation; use of alternate fertilizer materials to retain nutrients in the soil but allow adequate supply for crop uptake. …”
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Develop Your Own Florida Olive IPM Plan by Morgan Byron, Eleanor Phillips, Jennifer Lynn Gillett-Kaufman

“… To remain in optimal health and produce optimal yield, olive trees need excellent nutrition, the right irrigation, and good care to help them stay healthy so that they can withstand injury from pests and diseases. …”
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Analysis of Industrial Enterprises' Impact on Atmospheric Emissions by Mammadova Gulnara, Nuraliyeva Rahima, Dunyamalıyeva Hokume, Musayeva Sevil, Kholmurodova Dilafruz, Jumanov Alisher

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Protected Culture for Vegetable and Small Fruit Crops: The Soilless Trench System by Bielinski M. Santos, Teresa P. Salame-Donoso

“…Vegetable and small fruit crop production under protective structures, such as greenhouses, high tunnels, and shade houses, often requires using soilless media to mitigate the impact of soilborne diseases, nematodes, and weeds, and it helps with management of fertilization and irrigation. Regardless of the nature and property of the media, they need to be held in containers to avoid direct contact with the soil or to elevate plants above the ground. …”
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Using Audience Commitment to Increase Behavior Changes in Sustainable Landscaping by Laura Sanagorski, Paul Monaghan

“… Participants in an Extension rain barrel workshop who said they would inspect their irrigation systems might begin to see themselves as people who use water wisely. …”
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2018-2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Grove Planning and Establishment by Mongi Zekri, Ute Albrecht, Christopher Vincent

“…Site selection, rootstock and scion selection, planting density, quality of trees, tree planting, irrigation, nutrition, and disease control are all important factors that contribute to success of new grove establishment. …”
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2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Best Management Practices for Soil-Applied Agricultural Chemicals by Joseph W. Noling, Lawrence R. Parsons

“…These BMPs must consider the soil properties of the application site and the mobility and toxicity of agrichemicals in soil, particularly with regard to rainfall and irrigation practices. With these considerations in mind, citrus growers can hopefully make better, more informed decisions regarding the chemicals that they use. …”
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