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Agriculture climate science in Zambia gets boost with launch of new World Bank-backed grant
The World Bank and IWMI will rapidly scale climate science to support agri-business in Zambia, tackling the climate challenge head on through the new AICCRA-Zambia Accelerator Grant. The post Agriculture climate science in Zambia gets boost with launch of new World Bank-backed grant first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
FAO and IWMI’s milestone book gives actionable guidelines on water quality for agriculture
Researchers offer technical solutions and best agricultural practices related to water quality, risk assessment and mitigation. The post FAO and IWMI’s milestone book gives actionable guidelines on water quality for agriculture first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
Solar pumps are empowering women farmers in India
On top of its climate benefits, the technology is boosting women’s income and confidence while challenging traditional gender norms, writes IWMI’s Tanmoy Bhaduri. The post Solar pumps are empowering women farmers in India first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
The challenges associated with the proliferation of solar irrigation pumps
IWMI’s Marie-Charlotte Buisson spoke to Radio Canada about the particular challenges of solar-powered irrigation. The post The challenges associated with the proliferation of solar irrigation pumps first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
Upping the yield
IWMI supports the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Program to transform agriculture into a wealth-creating livelihood. The post Upping the yield first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
Harnessing the Power of the Sun: Solar Solutions for Sustainable Farming
As agriculture evolves, so does the need for sustainable and energy-efficient solutions. At Irrigation Africa, we believe in the power of the sun to revolutionize farming practices and propel agriculture towards a greener and more economically viable future.
A review of sewerage and drainage systems typologies with case study in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: failures, policy and management techniques perspectives
A review of sewerage and drainage systems typologies with case study in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: failures, policy and management techniques perspectives Ouattara, Z. A.; Kabo-Bah, A. T.; Dongo, K.; Akpoti, Komlavi The failure of sewage and drainage systems in SubSaharan African cities is frequent and can be considered as a critical issue, both from an …
Effective demand for climate-smart adaptation: a case of solar technologies for cocoa irrigation in Ghana
Effective demand for climate-smart adaptation: a case of solar technologies for cocoa irrigation in Ghana Gbodji, Kekeli Kofi; Quarmine, William; Thai Thi Minh Given the generally low adoption of early climate change response technologies among tree crop producers in sub-Saharan Africa, stakeholders interested in the commercialization or scaling of such technologies will require empirical evidence …
Food system actors engaged in the cocreation of agroecological innovations – results of year 2 engagement in eight countries
Food system actors engaged in the cocreation of agroecological innovations – results of year 2 engagement in eight countries Staiger-Rivas, S.; Orjuela-Ramirez, G. The CGIAR initiative on Agroecology is actively engaging with food system actors (FSA) in eight countries (Burkina Faso, India, Kenya, Lao PDR, Peru, Senegal, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe), particularly to codesign, test, and …
The natural farming model of Andhra Pradesh: a solution for sustainable agriculture in India
The natural farming model of Andhra Pradesh: a solution for sustainable agriculture in India Gupta, S.; Malaiappan, Sudharsan; Krishnan, S.; Sikka, Alok Andhra Pradesh, also known as the `rice bowl of India’, is one of the largest states in the country, where more than 60% of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihood. The …
