Multiple uses of small reservoirs in crop-livestock agro-ecosystems of the Volta River Basin with an emphasis on livestock management

Ayantunde, Augustine A.; Karambiri, Mawa; Yameogo, V.; Cofie, Olufunke O.

doi:10.5337/2016.215

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Section: Government Irrigation Schemes and Emerging Farmer-led Irriga...mentioning

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“…On the other hand, small dams with small reservoirs (SRs) are often used for multiple purposes in several SSA countries (Ayantunde et al 2016;van de Giesen et al 2004). Sometimes, the category of SRs also includes big 'dugouts' in West African countries such as Ghana and Burkina Faso, and 'tanks' or 'ponds' in India, Sri Lanka or China (Ayantunde et al 2016;Roost et al 2008;Sugunan 1995). These structures are often constructed either by governments with assistance from development partners as part of development initiatives or directly by farmers themselves (Woodhouse et al 2017;Abric et al 2011).…”

Section: Government Irrigation Schemes and Emerging Farmer-led Irriga...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There is no regulation or control of over-abstraction and no policy to protect against abuse or any effort toward increasing water productivity. Ease of operation is one of the advantages of SRs, which explains why without the presence of any technical institution, farmers employ simple water lifting and application methods (Ayantunde et al 2016). This 'lift as you need' regime allows irrigators the freedom to use water as needed; there is no check on the volume of water used, nor any monitoring of the reservoir storage level.…”

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The link between small reservoir infrastructure and farmer-led irrigation: case study of Ogun Watershed in southwestern Nigeria

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She has about 25 years of experience in applied research on natural resource management covering soil management, resource recovery and reuse for agriculture, and smallholder agricultural water management. She oversees the development and implementation of IWMI's research for development program in West and Central Africa. Douglas J. Merrey is an independent consultant on natural resource management. He has over 40 years of experience in applied research, consulting, institutional analysis, gender, program evaluation and other natural resource management services, especially water management. He worked for IWMI for over 20 years and was the Founding Director of IWMI's Africa program.

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“…Low attendance is influenced by poor representative of the group, lack of financial means to participate in the meetings and power imbalance among the members. Moreover, Ayantunde et al (2013) reported that participation in the IP meeting became strong when the interests of actors are addressed by the platform.…”

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Sustainability of the innovation platforms and associations among smallholder dairy farmers in Lushoto and Korogwe districts, Tanzania

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The study examines the sustainability of the innovation platforms (IPs) and associations among smallholder dairy farmers in Lushoto and Korogwe districts in Tanzania. Specifically, the study has characterized dairy IPs and associations; identified key constraints facing IPs and assessed the sustainability of the dairy IPs. The study has used cross section design. A sample size of 210 was selected through purposive and random sampling. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected by using structured questionnaire, focus group discussions and key informants interviews. While descriptive statistical was used to analyze quantitative data using statistical package for social science version 21, content analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data. The findings revealed that most of the respondents are unaware of IPs. The findings also identified major strengths of availability and use of constitution and by-laws, defined organizational structures and access to farmers training. The major weaknesses found were missing key actors such as input suppliers and financiers, insufficient fund, poor meeting attendance and high dropout. The identified opportunities were availability of committed farmers and high milk demand in the market, availability of input suppliers, extension services, financial and micro finance institutions. However, major threats to IPs were unstable milk price, high cost of borrowing and environment degradation which leads to drought. In addition, the study characterized and grouped stakeholders into eleven group’s base of their interests, role, interaction, influence and contribution to IPs. For sustainability purposes, this study recommends the effective participation of the actors in the IP and the interest of each stakeholder should be addressed in the IP. Awareness should focus on the platform and association’s membership contributions and benefits of participation in the IP and association. Missing actors should be included in the IPs and work with other stakeholders. Platform members should also be trained in relevant skills to improve their operations. Finally, IP members should initiate business activities that will enable platform to obtain funds to implement its activities.

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The Significance of Small Reservoirs in Sustaining Agricultural Landscapes in Dry Areas of West Africa: A Review

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Water scarcity is a growing challenge in semi-arid and sub-humid areas. There are over 2000 small reservoirs (SRs) with storage capacities of up to 1 × 106 m3 across West Africa’s dry areas. Based on a comprehensive literature review, we found strong evidence that SRs enable improved food security, livelihoods, and income diversification through fishing and livestock production. However, their productivity is far below their potential. Evidence on water quantity and quality is scattered, making deriving conclusions difficult. Review findings suggest that, unlike large dams, SRs have minimal impact on water balance and rainfall-runoff. There is, therefore, considerable potential to develop more SRs. However, high rates of sedimentation substantially reduce reservoir storage capacity. Poor irrigation management and agronomic practices also contribute to low productivity. Water quality is not systematically monitored, so SRs can increase health risks such as malaria and schistosomiasis. With the intensification of settlements, livestock, and agriculture around the reservoirs, it is critical to improve water quality and quantity monitoring. We conclude that SRs are important nature-based solutions, but need more investment to support the climate-proofing of agriculture and livelihoods. We recommend governments develop long-term small reservoir support programs to strengthen local capacities to manage the reservoirs and their watersheds sustainably.

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Multiple uses of small reservoirs in crop-livestock agro-ecosystems of the Volta River Basin with an emphasis on livestock management

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References 7 publications

The link between small reservoir infrastructure and farmer-led irrigation: case study of Ogun Watershed in southwestern Nigeria

The link between small reservoir infrastructure and farmer-led irrigation: case study of Ogun Watershed in southwestern Nigeria

Sustainability of the innovation platforms and associations among smallholder dairy farmers in Lushoto and Korogwe districts, Tanzania

The Significance of Small Reservoirs in Sustaining Agricultural Landscapes in Dry Areas of West Africa: A Review

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