Despite Nigeria's immense wealth in water resources, the country faces a significant water
crisis that is exceptionally difficult to resolve, particularly considering the associated public …

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

This study examines the impact of gender differences on maize productivity in Dawuro Zone,
southern Ethiopia. Our study addressed the limitations of the previous studies in two ways …

Several studies estimate the immediate impact of climate change on agricultural societies in
terms of changes in crop yields or farm income, though few studies concentrate on the …

Coastal systems are facing natural and human-driven change coupled with a rising
population. With increasing shifts in socioecological conditions during the past several …

As solar panels become more affordable, solar photovoltaic (PV) pumps have been
identified as a high potential water-lifting technology to meet the growing irrigation demand …

The low agricultural productivity of key crops and food insecurity continue to be key issues in
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and Tanzania. The growing population, depleting resources, and …

Abstract In rural sub-Saharan Africa–the global poverty hotspot–the vast majority of cropland
is rainfed only, resulting in reduced and unstable yields. Smallholder farmers account for …

Abstract Study region White Volta River Basin, Ghana. Study focus Groundwater
sustainability is becoming a major concern in the face of population growth, land use land …

Food production is key to achieving food security in the drylands of sub-Saharan Africa.
Since agricultural productivity is limited, however, due to inherent agro-ecological …