This Working Paper summarizes research conducted as part of the AgWater Solutions Project in Ethiopia between 2009 and 2012. Researchers from the AgWater Solutions Project conducted a situation analysis in 2009, which identified a range of options deemed to be technically feasible, affordable an...
Evans, Alexandra E.V.
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Giordano, Meredith A.
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Clayton, Terry
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[Investing in agricultural water management to benefit smallholder farmers in Ethiopia.]
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Investing in agricultural water management to benefit smallholder farmers in Ethiopia.
The rapid development of farmer-led irrigation is increasing agricultural productivity, incomes, employment and nutrition, but it might well not achieve its full potential. Small-scale irrigators tend to be younger, male and better-off. Women and resource-poor farmers – the majority of farmers in...
Lefore, Nicole
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Giordano, Meredith A.
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Ringler, C.
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Barron, Jennie
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[Sustainable and equitable growth in farmer-led irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa: what will it take?]
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Sustainable and equitable growth in farmer-led irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa: what will it take?
This Working Paper summarizes research conducted as part of the AgWater Solutions Project in Zambia from 2009 to 2012. Approximately 48 million hectares (Mha) of land in Zambia are suitable for agricultural use. An estimated 67% of the Zambian labor force is employed in the agriculture sector. Re...
Evans, Alexandra E.V.
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Giordano, Meredith A.
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Clayton, Terry
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[Investing in agricultural water management to benefit smallholder farmers in Zambia. AgWater Solutions Project country synthesis report.]
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Investing in agricultural water management to benefit smallholder farmers in Zambia. AgWater Solutions Project country synthesis report.