Smallholder Irrigation Technology: Prospects for Sub-Saharan Africa: IPTRID Knowledge Synthesis Report No. 3

This report is a review of irrigation technologies for smallholders in the context of improving rural livelihoods, especially in regard to the prospects for sub-Saharan Africa. The role of traditional technologies is evaluated and modern water distribution technologies, such as sprinkler and trickle irrigation, are reviewed. A broad classification has been made based on climate and the traditional agricultural background of the local people, which links technology options to specific places - to agricultural regions and to countries. [FAO website]Kay M Staff is the author of 'Smallholder Irrigation Technology: Prospects for Sub-Saharan Africa: IPTRID Knowledge Synthesis Report No. 3', published 2001 under ISBN 9789251045947 and ISBN 9251045941.