rainwater

Rainwater tanks: compare roof yield with actual demand

A large tank is only useful if enough water reaches it and the stored water serves a clear purpose. Start with roof area, rainfall, losses and demand. These simple quanti…

Berm & Basin

Fog Harvesting: A Sustainable Water Source for Farming on the Namib Coast

fog harvesting. Introduction. The Namib Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, may seem like the last place you would find…

Rainwater Harvesting in Arid Regions: Practical Solutions for Water Security in Southern Africa

Rainwater harvesting. How Rainwater Harvesting Works on a Farm. Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting on a Farm. Building a rainwater harvesting system. Worthwhile…

Rain fed crops in the desert

Prickly Pear Cactus in Israel: Growing crops in the desert can be challenging due to the extreme heat, limited water availability, and…