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vendredi 23 août 2019

The Role Of Government In Irrigation Support

By Roger Russell


There are many benefits enjoyed by a country that has a stable agricultural sector, and many governments will hence try their level best to improve this industry. If the lack of enough rainfall is the main issue being experienced, irrigation support is offered by the state. The following are some of the ways in which the government supports these schemes.

If enough awareness is not created about how such projects work, the people that will be involved are likely to make a lot of mistakes that will either affect the quantity of the yields or the quality. To avoid such situations, the state ensures that the farmers undergo enough training before they can start cultivating. Seminars, meeting, and individual visits are organized by agricultural extension officers to ensure that everyone is knowledgeable.

Quality seeds and supplies must be used, and farmers may not access them without the help of a government. The supplies can be too expensive, forcing some people to avoid them completely. This results to low-quality yields that will not be marketable. However, with subsidies, the supplies become more affordable. The government may even give out supplies free of charge to encourage more people to be part of such a project.

The market for farm produce is a challenge that has been experienced in the field for a long period of time. Even with subsidies for the activity, the farmers may still feel exploited if all the profits will be enjoyed by the middlemen. The government can help them by creating collections centers where one can take his produce. The payment should be good too.

Water is the main resource that will be needed in this kind of a project. It is up to the government to determine a good source and plan on how this resource will be channeled to the farms. For the sake of the sustainability of a scheme, the team should monitor how the water is distributed and used. This way, the resource is not wasted.

Technical help is also required. If machines like sprinklers are used, there will be the need for technicians to help the farmers with the installation and maintenance. Many people will be discouraged if they have to spend a lot of time looking for a professional to help them out. Professionals will also be involved in designing the proper layouts on the farms.

Extension officers do not just disappear after the first harvest has been successfully done. They will make follow-ups to ensure that activities are still being carried out in the right manner. This enables them to point out any areas experiencing negligence by the producers. They also get to learn about any new challenges that might arise with time and address them.

Research on the agricultural potential of an area is also facilitated by the government. This is through hiring professionals that have experience in testing soils, climates, and the surroundings to determine the best varieties that can be applied. The resources needed for such research are also provided by the state. With research, the right methods are adopted hence more yields.




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