Tag: Farming

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).

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).

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Can agroecological living landscapes (ALLs) solve food, land and water system challenges?

Can agroecological living landscapes (ALLs) solve food, land and water system challenges? Malaiappan, Sudharsan; Renduchintala, S.; Sikka, Alok Globally Food, Land, and Water Systems (FLWS) are being degraded rapidly. Indian agriculture is heavily dependent on natural resources. Agriculture plays a significant role in India’s $3.5 trillion economy, employing 43% of the available labor force. The …

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