Agrilinks

New research shows small-scale irrigation using modern irrigation technologies reduces women’s time burden in agriculture and increases time spent on leisure and off-farm employment activities.

The newly launched Innovation Lab for Irrigation and Mechanization Systems plans for engagement with decision-makers around relevant nutrition and health policy and action, including water management.

Globally, irrigation has contributed to increased food production, lower food prices, higher rural employment and overall agricultural and economic growth. But the future is not like the past.