Improving wheat production in the oliphants irrigation scheme -- the participatory way
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TextPublication details: Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) CIMMYT : 1999ISBN: - 92-9146-058-3
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Farmers at Strydkraal in the Oliphants River Irrigation Scheme in the Northern Province of South Africa, have the opportunity to produce both summer crops such as maize and winter crops such as wheat. A new sprinkle irrigation system, installed during 1984, improved production in the scheme, but technical backup to maintain the system was withdrawn in 1992, resulting in serious deterioration of the whole system. Other problems such as droughts, floods, salination and political unrest also had a negative impact on the food security and household income of people whose livelihood depend on the scheme. It was clear from the onset that the complex problems of the farmers of Stydkraal had to be addressed in a participatory and holistic way. A team of people representing research, extension, training, health workers and representatives of the community was brought together to investigate the problems and needs of the community. This Participatory Irrigation Planning Group (PIP) started their work based on PRA methodology in 1996. During sessions with farmers, they indicated the need for on-farm trial work with wheat and maize but also with possible alternative crops. This poster will introduce the reader to experiences with on-farm wheat trials, lessons learned and other spin-offs to the community
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0007|AGRIS 0101|AL-Wheat Program
Jose Juan Caballero
CIMMYT Publications Collection