Enhancing irrigation to improve climate adaptation and sustain small holder production systems in Uganda

Climate change presents a significant challenge to food production in Eastern Africa. This project aims to reduce climate vulnerabilities and increase sustainability of smallholder food production systems to improve livelihoods of smallholder farmers by enhancing availability and adoption of smart irrigation solutions and improving their ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions. It focuses on building knowledge and capacity among farmers and identifying finance solutions that will enable investment in high-quality irrigation systems. Through this initiative, farmers will gain access to new technology and adopt climate adaptation practices within an inclusive ecosystem of private sector driven services.

The expected outcomes of the project include the uptake of climate-smart agriculture practices within the food production system, the proliferation of quality, sustainable solar irrigation solutions for smallholder farmers, and expanded access to local and regional markets for agricultural produce. Additionally, the project aims to enhance access to finance for smallholders, facilitating investments in irrigation for crop production and contributing to the resilience and sustainability of their farming operations.