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Adoption and experience of low-cost drip irrigation in Kenya

✍ Scribed by I. K. Kulecho; E. K. Weatherhead

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Year: 2006
Tongue: English
Weight: 90 KB
Volume: 55
Category: Article
ISSN: 1531-0353
DOI: 10.1002/ird.261

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✦ Synopsis

Low-cost drip irrigation is being promoted for small-scale farming in some African countries. This research examined the factors affecting adoption of small-scale low-cost drip irrigation in Kenya, using the Rogers (1995) model as the framework of the study. Following a review of experiences of low-cost drip irrigation from India and sub-Saharan Africa, primary information was obtained using informal semi-structured interviews. The key respondents were small-scale irrigation farmers, government extension officials, irrigation industry representatives, and staff of non-governmental organisations.

The responses showed that generic factors such as access to developed irrigation water resources, efficient marketing facilities, efficient technical and institutional support services, a relevant cultural background, and good security for the kit were important in the adoption process. The (smaller) bucket kit for irrigation was not considered viable. Government and irrigation industry support, and compelling factors such as negative aspects of other irrigation methods, appeared to be lacking. These factors will present serious challenges to planners, promoters and developers of low-cost drip irrigation projects in Kenya, and other sub-Saharan Africa countries, for at least the near future.

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