Agriculture is the backbone of the Ethiopian economy, and the agricultural sector is
dominated by smallholder farming systems. The farming systems are facing constraints such …

Smallholder irrigation expansion would significantly increase agricultural production, and
reduce food insecurity and poverty levels in East Africa. This paper reviews literature on …

Considering the feasibility and effectiveness of adaptation options is essential for guiding
responses to climate change that reduce risk. Here, we assessed the feasibility of adaptation …

The demand for fresh water is constantly increasing among all water users. Irrigation in
Ethiopia consumes a large amount of water extracted from various sources. Hence, efficient …

Many small-scale irrigation systems are characterized by low yields and deteriorating
infrastructure. Interventions often erroneously focus on increasing yields and rehabilitating …

Poor irrigation water management associated with water scarcity is the major reason for
underperformance of most small-scale irrigation schemes in Ethiopia. In order to devise …

South Africa is classified as a water-scarce country, and depends on agriculture for food
production. The irrigation sector is the largest consumer of water in the country, accounting …

Ethiopia's food supply and economy in general is largely dependent on rain-fed agriculture.
Hence, irrigation development is vital to minimize the risk of crop failure and sustain …

Understanding irrigation expansion and its implications on water availability is critical for
development of decision support tools for sustainable water resources planning. Irrigation …

Irrigation systems consist of three interdependent components involving: the irrigation
scheme, the on-farm management and the organizations. The irrigation scheme refers to the …