Programme concept. Proposed programme concept, not yet an operating project. Locations, budgets and partners are confirmed through feasibility and partner agreements.
Programme overview
An agriculture concept that combines solar irrigation, climate-smart practices, improved inputs, cooperatives and market linkages to raise farmer incomes sustainably.
Intended community benefits
- Higher, more reliable yields
- Year-round production
- Better prices
- Healthier soils
- Jobs for youth
The problem
Rain-fed farming, degraded soils and weak market access keep many farmers in poverty and highly exposed to climate change.
Proposed interventions
- Solar irrigation
- Climate-smart training
- Quality inputs
- Cooperative development
- Offtake agreements
- Agro-processing
Delivery and operating model
Delivery model
Work through producer groups, with demonstration plots, extension support and agreements with buyers before scaling.
Sustainable operating model
Cooperatives own and charge for shared assets such as pumps and storage; market contracts support repayments.
Beneficiaries and partners
Target beneficiary groups
Small businesses & farmersWomen & girlsYouthRural communities
Potential partners
Agriculture ministriesResearch institutesAgribusinesses and buyersInput suppliersAgricultural finance providers
Proposed impact indicators
- Farmers supported
- Hectares irrigated
- Yield and income change
- Cooperatives strengthened
Related SDGs
SDG 2 Zero HungerSDG 13 Climate ActionSDG 8 Decent Work and Economic GrowthSDG 15 Life on Land
