Opportunities for optimization of in-field water harvesting to cope with changing climate in semi-arid smallholder farming areas of Zimbabwe
In-field water harvesting for improved crop yields in the semi-arid regions is one approach that has been used to adapt to changing the climate.
Solution characteristics
Themes
Increase agriculture productivity and resilience to climate change, while mitigating its impacts
Sub themes
How to optimize water use for agriculture in arid areas?
Stakeholder group
- Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
Pain reliever
- Droughts affecting agriculture and livestock
Gain creator
- Productive agriculture in semi-arid areas
Type of climate
Other
Geographical scope
National
Social Innovation Dimension
- Technological Solution
Societal challenges
- Food Security
Solution Type
- Service
Technological readiness level
- TRL 2 technology concept formulated
Solution provider
Bindura University of Science Education
Nyamadzawo
gnyama@yahoo.com
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