Transforming smallholder irrigation schemes in Africa

Jamie Pittock; Peter Ramshaw; Richard Stirzaker; Henning Bjornlund; Wilson de Sousa; Emmanuel Kimaro; Makarius Mdemu; Martin Moyo; Andre van Rooyen; Sithembile Ndema

doi:10.1080/07900627.2020.1819776

Transforming smallholder irrigation schemes in Africa

Jamie Pittock, Peter Ramshaw, Richard Stirzaker, Henning Bjornlund, Wilson de Sousa, Emmanuel Kimaro, Makarius Mdemu, Martin Moyo, Andre van Rooyen, Sithembile Ndema

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Drawing on the results of the Transforming Irrigation in Southern Africa project, we assess positive transitions in smallholder irrigation schemes. The projects theory of change is evaluated. Soil monitoring tools and agricultural innovation platforms were introduced in five irrigation schemes in Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. The synergies between these interventions increased both crop yields and profitability. This empowered farmers, improved equity, and accelerated social learning and innovation. The resulting, iterative cycles of change improved governance, sustainability and socio-economic outcomes. The challenges of scaling these interventions up and out are outlined.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Canberra
Publisher	Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
Commissioning body	Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
Number of pages	68
Volume	0
ISBN (Print)	1447-090X
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2020.1819776
Publication status	Published - 2018

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