Sikka, Alok K. Alam, Mohammad Faiz Mandave, Vidya
The projected implications of climate change for water and agriculture to meet diverse and competitive water demands requires smart water management solutions. Science- and evidence-based, agricultural water management (AWM) can significantly contribute to reduce unsustainable water use and help enhance water resilience and adaptation to climate ch...
Fragaszy, S. Belhaj Fraj, M. McKee, M. Jobbins, G. Al-Karablieh, E. Bergaoui, K. Ghanim, A. Lawrenson, L. McDonnell, Rachael
Magidi, J. Koppen, Barbara van Nhamo, L. Mpandeli, S. Slotow, R. Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe
Accurate information on irrigated areas’ spatial distribution and extent are crucial in enhancing agricultural water productivity, water resources management, and formulating strategic policies that enhance water and food security and ecologically sustainable development. However, data are typically limited for smallholder irrigated areas, which is...
Chandrasekharan, Kiran M. Subasinghe, Chandima Haileslassie, Amare
Irrigation expansion is a critical development intervention to address food security challenges in Ethiopia. However, only a fraction of the country’s irrigation potential has been utilized so far. Information about the location and spatial extent of irrigated and rainfed areas is an important requirement for sustainable water resources development...
Gebrezgabher, Solomie Leh, Mansoor Merrey, D.J. Kodua, T.T. Schmitter, Petra S.
This report assesses the potential of solar photovoltaic (PV) irrigation for smallholder agriculture in Ghana, using elements of business planning and business models with a suitability mapping approach. These approaches take into account the economic as well as environmental sustainability of expanding such technology. Using data from existing sol...
Ibrahim, A. Saito, Kazuki Bado, V.B. Wopereis, M.C.S.
Rice (Oryza spp.) is an important food crop and plays an essential role in food security in the Sahel region in West Africa. The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) Regional Station for the Sahel was established in 1976 to respond to the demand for increased domestic production through research for development (R4D). This paper aims to review 30 years ...
Akpoti, K. Dossou-Yovo, E. R. Zwart, Sander J. Kiepe, P.
Achieving rice self-sufficiency in West Africa will require an expansion of the irrigated rice area under water-scarce conditions. However, little is known about how much area can be irrigated and where and when water-saving practices could be used. The objective of this study was to assess potentially irrigable lands for irrigated rice cultivation...
Minh, Thai Thi Zwart, Sander J. Appoh, Richard Schmitter, Petra S.
Agricultural innovation scaling approaches tend to be empirical but do not sufficiently take into account the complex realities of ‘softer elements’ such as people, supply chains, markets, financing mechanisms, policies and regulations, professional knowledge, power relations, incentives and history. As a consequence, scaling initiatives often do n...
Pavelic, Paul Sikka, Alok Kumar Alam, Mohammad Faiz Sharma, Bharat R. Muthuwatta, Lal P. Eriyagama, Nishadi Villholth, Karen G. Shalsi, S. Mishra, V. K. Jha, S. K.
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Pragmatic, cost-effective, socially inclusive and scalable solutions that reduce risks from recurrent cycles of floods and droughts would greatly benefit emerging economies. One promising approach known as Underground Transfer of Floods for Irrigation (UTFI) involves recharging depleted aquifers with seasonal high flows to provide additional ground...
Muriithi, Cyrus K Mwongera, Caroline Abera, Wuletawu Nyakundi, Fridah Nyabate Chege, Christine G. Kiria Nguru, Wilson
The objective of the baseline study was to evaluate conditions in the Sedhiou and Tambacounda Regions of Senegal for the AVENIR project. The study entailed observation of key trends, a household survey, and analysis of the biophysical characteristics of the project area and challenges for agriculture. Thereby, the study identified key lessons learn...