Irrigation
Increasing the access of farmers to adapted irrigation solutions improving their livelihood and climate resilience
Off-season irrigation is critical to ensuring food security and adapting farming systems to the growing consequences of climate change. Even though the potential for irrigation is huge, the uptake of irrigation solutions is often hampered by a lack of knowledge, accessible and adapted technologies, and appropriate business models. We aim to improve this situation by developing and promoting accessible irrigation solutions and decision-making tools, together with farmer associations and local enterprises. In addition, we support the creation of smart supply chains, service networks and finance solutions, to increase accessibility and reduce risks for farmer-led irrigation (FLID).
We tackle the challenges of farmer-led irrigation by working on four fronts:
We use a centered-design approach called "co-construction" by working directly with farmers in the field to develop solutions adapted to their needs and wishes.
We connect offer and demand for products and services, to create efficient and durable market chains at local and international level.
We work on solar irrigation and efficient water application technologies to improve farmer resilience to climate change.
We accelerate knowledge and skills transfer in the sector, by developing decision-making tools for key actors of the FLID chain.
What we offer
We offer these services throughout our themes and we always work in collaboration with a local partner.
Examples of projects
Technical Assistance
Project implementation
Product development & Innovation
Innovations
Zainer
The zainer is simple machine to support climate resilient agriculture. It allows to easily and quickly made Zaï holes.
IRRIS
IRRIS is an app facilitating the choice of pumps for solar irrigation systems. Enter the specifications of your farm, and get info on the pump and panels needed.
Sunflower pumps
The sunflower range of pumps have been developed by Practica and are now owned and commercialised by Futurepump.