SAFI

An international research and practitioner’s network on irrigation and agricultural development in Africa

[Petra Schmitter @Petraschje]

Have you already registered for our next session: Supporting #FarmerLedIrrigation on a larger scale, at a faster pace and in a more inclusive way. So far 625 registered! 📆2 Sep. 2021 ⏲️11:00-13:30 GMT
Check out our speakers & reserve you spot👇 https://t.co/HZWL5zWz41

[IWMI @IWMI_]

We are pleased to announce the speakers for our virtual forum on operationalizing #FarmerLedIrrigation on a larger scale, at a faster pace and in a more inclusive way.

🗓️2 September 2021
⏰11:00-13:30 GMT

Find out more info and reserve you spot now. https://t.co/zRaacWpmFd

[Petra Schmitter @Petraschje]

#FarmerLedIrrigation offers multiple pathways to sustainable, inclusive agriculture. Join @_AfricanUnion @FAO @IWMI_ @WorldBankWater at the virtual forum to discuss how to operationalize farmer-led irrigation at scale. Register👉https://t.co/uvdbDSs9BV 📆2 Sep⏲️11:00-13:30 GMT

[CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes @CGIARenviro]

Remote sensing (RS) is a powerful tool for irrigation development. But not considering how data are generated & interpreted risks further marginalizing smallholder farmers.

Discover promises & pitfalls of RS for irrigation in sub-Saharan Africa: https://t.co/tyJwiiSZ5T

@IWMI_

[CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes @CGIARenviro]

In case you missed it, the recording of the @FoodSystems Pre-Summit affiliated session exploring ways to accelerate innovative water & energy solutions at scale using a nexus approach, is now available.

📺 https://t.co/gT1oAgFqLH

@WE4FGCD @WorldBankWater @IWMI_ @FAO @WFP

[IWMI @IWMI_]

Who is likely to benefit from public and private sector investments in #farmerledirrigation development? Here's the surprising evidence from Ethiopia: https://t.co/vDEtSefoPa

@krkafle @Petraschje @FeedtheFuture @IlssiTAMU @WLE_CGIAR

[Petra Schmitter @Petraschje]

Two days left to join our team and discuss ways to catalyze #farmerledirrigation development in #kenya. Do register 👇

[Petra Schmitter @Petraschje]

Who is likely to benefit from public and private sector investments in #farmerledirrigation development? Read our latest article by @krkafle #OluwatobaOmotilewa #MansoorLeh with support from @USAID @FeedtheFuture @IlssiTAMU @giz_gmbh @WLE_CGIAR 👉🏽https://t.co/EjxTZKd4gG

[Petra Schmitter @Petraschje]

My tweet for today? Can #solar pumps unlock #Ghana’s #farmerledirrigation potential? Combining suitability mapping & business models for 💧🌱👩🏽‍🌾👩🏽‍🤝‍👨🏾🐂🚰by @IWMI_ 's @GherSolomie and #MansoorLeh support from @FeedtheFuture @USAID @IlssiTAMU @WLE_CGIAR 👇🏽 https://t.co/pdrxTX30Uy

[Petra Schmitter @Petraschje]

Scaling #farmerledirrigation through sustainable #groundwater management with communities - Breaking new ground with groundwater games in Ethiopia 👉 https://t.co/GvYhj5gVDv @FeedtheFuture @USAID @IlssiTAMU @IFPRI

[Petra Schmitter @Petraschje]

Innovating for financial inclusion: Strengthening asset-based financing for women farmers when scaling #farmerledirrigation by @ThaiThiMinh1 @IWMI_ and @Water_for_Food @IlssiTAMU. @CGIARgender 👇https://t.co/1tt6ZRFnre

[Petra Schmitter @Petraschje]

A product through great partnership with @giz_gmbh @futurepump @CGIAR_Data @IFPRI @IlssiTAMU @SunCultureKenya @pegafrica @thepumptechltd @SolarWorksMW, supporting private sector to find their clients based on suitable land and #water resources is key to scale #farmerledirrigation

[World Bank Water @WorldBankWater]

By 2050, global food demand will increase by 60%.

👨🏽‍🌾💦#FarmerLedIrrigation can address this challenge while helping countries save 💦+⚡+💰

A new handbook offers practical guidance & global success stories: https://t.co/73EoRXRdjN

[Melvin van der Veen @melvinvdveen]

@hasan_shahnoor @ihedelft @UvA_Amsterdam @mzwarteveen The #Netherlands can learn that they are world #water leader in some ways, but they can also learn a great deal from the experiences in #Vietnam and #Bangladesh, in understanding their own delta/ @hasan_shahnoor calling for #SymmetricalConversation - a mutual learning process

[CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes @CGIARenviro]

The use of radar-based remote sensing to detect the extent & location of farmer-led irrigation continues to grow.

This recent Thrive blog outlines promises & pitfalls to consider when it comes to remote sensing for irrigation in sub-Sahara Africa: https://t.co/tyJwiiSZ5T

@IWMI_

[Petra Schmitter @Petraschje]

Expanding #FarmerledIrrigation in #Ghana #BOP markets requires supporting local #irrigation companies to connect to their #solar clients and adapt financing to different market segments. @USAID @IlssiTAMU @WE4FGCD. Read how they do it https://t.co/nLKh5mV9x2

[CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes @CGIARenviro]

Mapping 🗺️ and characterizing farmer-led irrigation development has become a key issue for researchers & decision makers alike.

In this new Thrive blog, discover the promises & pitfalls of remote sensing 🛰️ for irrigation in sub-Saharan Africa: https://t.co/tyJwiiSZ5T

@IWMI_

[IWMI @IWMI_]

We're looking for a highly motivated research professional to lead the Strategic Program on Water, Climate Change and Resilience @IWMI_.

Sound interesting? Then we want to meet you.

More info + apply now: https://t.co/AKECwNcKVK

@CGIAR @UNjobs #vacancy #ClimateAction

[SAFI @SAFI_Research]

@danbrockington @PhilWoodhouse3 @Petraschje @WorldBankWater @ManchesterIDPM @ConversationUK

[SAFI @SAFI_Research]

"Small-scale farmers have for many decades and even centuries been developing a wide range of irrigation systems independent of development agencies or governments." https://t.co/tya9Hp7m8R