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ProjectTechnical Assistance for the Promotion of Drip Irrigation System at Selected Irrigation Schemes in Nigeria - TCP/NIR/3803 2024
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No results found.Scarcity of global freshwater is increasing due to the negative impact of climate change, improper management of water resources and the increased food demands of a growing population. The agricultural sector is dependent upon clean water and, in many parts of the world, ensuring food security and environmental sustainability has become a real challenge due to low rainfall and recurrent droughts, which have made irrigation a crucial factor in ensuring access to food. In Nigeria, fast population growth has resulted in high unemployment rates, with over 4 million young people entering the labour market every year. With some technical support, the FMWRS can transform food production systems in Nigeria to improve rural livelihoods and create job opportunities for young farmers, as well as supporting national strategies and food security efforts. This project aimed to identify and transform the national irrigation project from being a flood-based system to a low-energy drip irrigation system, which includes efficient water management practices to produce a higher number of crops, while reducing the use of water. The project also aimed to assist the FMWRS in creating employment and increasing self-sufficiency in food production by providing a platform for small farmers and youth to implement an inexpensive irrigation system that respects the national agenda on sustainability. -
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