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Irrigation and Mechanization Month 2022

A rice farmer outside of Tamale, northern Ghana, tills his field.

Irrigation and mechanization in Africa have the potential to sustainably boost agricultural productivity by at least 50%; however, African farming systems are almost entirely rainfed and utilize low levels of mechanization. Though there are numerous proven forms of small-scale irrigation (SSI), landscape level agricultural water management (AWM) and mechanization that are key technologies for smallholders on their pathway out of poverty and food insecurity, these technologies, though different in form, face similar challenges on scaling and enabling their intended impacts. For example, these technologies require significant capital investments by smallholders and require robust market systems to support their use and maintenance. Thus, the focus of this theme month is less on advancements in developing new pumps and machinery, but rather on exploring the enabling systems that make such technologies more accessible and impactful for smallholders — minimizing system tradeoffs and maximizing synergies.

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Farmers weeding a paddy field in Nepal.

Gender Barriers to Irrigation Technologies in Nepal

Policy and program interventions must be aligned to changing aspirations, supporting sustainable and inclusive development of rural agrarian societies, particularly for women and marginalized farmers.

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Jun 02, 2022
Agricultural Productivity Gender
RK Metal owner, Paritosh Malo, in his workshop.

RK Metal: From a Small Welding Shop to Light Engineering Ecosystem Shaper

Light engineering workshops make a substantial contribution to Bangladeshi’s manufacturing and agricultural industries by supplying machinery, spare parts and repair and maintenance services.
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Nur-A-Mahajabin Khan

May 31, 2022
Agricultural Productivity Markets and Trade Policy and Governance
The components of the solar-powered, experimental prototype unit in Burkina Faso.

Increasing Resilience through a Small-Scale Solar Drip Irrigation System in Burkina Faso

There is the potential to significantly improve household nutrition and income in Burkina Faso by growing crops during the dry season with a small-scale, solar-powered drip irrigation system.
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Leyton Brown

May 31, 2022
Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources Resilience
Mosharof's rice transplanter being operated in Lama, Bandarban, Bangladesh. Photo credit: Nur-A-Mahajabin Khan

Sustainable Support System for Farmers in Bangladesh’s Less-Served Areas

This post focuses on two cases of mechanized rice transplantation, which has had a significant influence on productivity by lowering field losses and alleviating labor shortages.
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Nur-A-Mahajabin Khan

May 27, 2022
Agricultural Productivity Food Safety Markets and Trade Resilience
Conservation Agriculture Park located at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) in Gazipur.

Conservation Agriculture Park at BARI: A Unique Demonstration Place a First of Its Kind in Bangladesh

A Conservation Agriculture park has been established to demonstrate, research and promote conservation agriculture practices in Bangladesh.
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Leyton Brown

May 24, 2022
Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources Resilience
A person giving a presentation to a group of people during the official release workshop of the Sustainable and Inclusive Irrigation Development Framework for Western Nepal.

Sustainable and Inclusive Irrigation: Investment Priorities for Nepal

Building climate resilience and food security in Nepal requires new ways of working within the irrigation sector.

Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA)

Anton Urfels

May 24, 2022
Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources
Homemade irrigation system

(Re)Thinking About Farmer-Led Irrigation

There’s growing appreciation for farmer-led irrigation, which includes a range of approaches to improve smallholder livelihoods and food security that can be adapted to local needs and culture.

Agrilinks Team

May 20, 2022
Agricultural Productivity
A drip irrigation system waters a growing sweet pepper plant.

From Torrents to Trickles: The Future of Irrigation?

Globally, irrigation has contributed to increased food production, lower food prices, higher rural employment and overall agricultural and economic growth. But the future is not like the past.
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Claudia Ringler

May 18, 2022
Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources
Mr. Chesko Mdeka, contractor for smallholder farmers, proud owner in front of his tractor.

Digitally Enabled Farm Mechanization Aligns Incentives to Revolutionize Smallholder Livelihoods

Mechanization improves productivity, removes drudgery, reduces postharvest losses and attracts youth. AGRA shares lessons learned on making mechanized solutions available to smallholder farmers.

Hedwig Siewertsen

May 18, 2022
Agricultural Productivity Resilience Youth
Water pump

Unravelling Africa’s Irrigation Development Dilemma — With Reference to Ghana

African countries must leverage the potential of farmer-led irrigation systems.

Agrilinks Team

May 13, 2022
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