Irrigation News

The Smartest Irrigation Companies Are No Longer Selling Pipe

Irrigation's margin is migrating from hardware to intelligence. How data platforms, AI scheduling, and recurring SaaS models are reshaping North American irrigation.

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...

Irrigation News

Fertilizer Volatility Makes Every Nutrient Application Count

With fertilizer prices projected to rise 31% in 2026, this short summary highlights why precision fertigation can help protect nutrient value. 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.

Interviews

Netafim: 60 Years of Drip Irrigation — From Water Scarcity to Precision Irrigation Infrastructure

A landmark irrigation interview reflecting on Netafim’s six-decade journey—from early drip innovation to today’s digital, sensor-driven irrigation systems powering climate-resilient agriculture worldwide. Covers fertigation, automation, water economics, and future irrigation intelligence.

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)