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Expanding access to reliable irrigation has the potential to significantly increase agricultural production, strengthen rural livelihoods and create new opportunities across Ghana’s agricultural value chains. For many farmers, agricultural production remains closely linked to the availability and timing of rainfall. Irrigation provides an opportunity to reduce this dependence and support…

The Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) is promoting more efficient and sustainable management of agricultural water resources as Ghana works towards building a resilient and productive agricultural sector. Water is one of the most important resources required for agricultural production. However, increasing pressure on water resources, changing rainfall patterns and…

The Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) is placing renewed emphasis on the rehabilitation and modernization of existing irrigation schemes as part of efforts to improve agricultural productivity and ensure the sustainable use of irrigation infrastructure. Many irrigation facilities across Ghana have supported farming communities for decades. However, ageing infrastructure and…