Barriers to the uptake of solar-powered irrigation by smallholder
Given the nascent development of the solar irrigation sector in SSA, this paper combines a review of the peer-reviewed and grey literature with key informant interviews to
Given the nascent development of the solar irrigation sector in SSA, this paper combines a review of the peer-reviewed and grey literature with key informant interviews to
Methods: This study used socio-economic data from 112 farm households and Boolean and Fuzzy methods to understand farmers'' perceptions and identify suitable areas to
By transitioning from diesel-powered to solar-powered irrigation, African farmers can reduce their energy costs by up to 80%, while also minimizing their environmental footprint.
In regions such as sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and parts of Latin America, solar irrigation is transforming small-scale agriculture. Farmers report higher yields, lower
As Africa faces the threat of climate change, and as population growth increases demand for food, smallholder farmers, who form the
We demonstrate the critical importance of business models and investment incentives, crop prices, and PV & battery costs in shaping the economic feasibility and
In regions such as sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and parts of Latin America, solar irrigation is transforming small-scale agriculture.
In this study, we developed a preexisting automated solar-powered drip irrigation system that employs a siphon mechanism to
This article explores the top smart irrigation systems suitable for African farms, their technologies, benefits, and potential to transform the continent''s agricultural landscape.
A new study finds that standalone solar photovoltaic irrigation systems have the potential to meet more than a third of the water needs for crops in small-scale farms across
This article explores the top smart irrigation systems suitable for African farms, their technologies, benefits, and potential to transform
A new study finds that standalone solar photovoltaic irrigation systems have the potential to meet more than a third of the water needs
In this study, we developed a preexisting automated solar-powered drip irrigation system that employs a siphon mechanism to irrigate a small farm measuring 500 m 2 (Oppong
Solar-powered irrigation has emerged as one of Africa''s most transformative technologies, reshaping food production, improving yields, and building resilience against
We demonstrate the critical importance of business models and investment incentives, crop prices, and PV & battery costs in shaping
By transitioning from diesel-powered to solar-powered irrigation, African farmers can reduce their energy costs by up to 80%,
As Africa faces the threat of climate change, and as population growth increases demand for food, smallholder farmers, who form the bulk of the continent''s food producers, are
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