| Title | Africa : farmer-led irrigation schemes could transform food security in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | International Water Management Institute -Battaramulla, LK, IWMI |
| Edition | prepublication |
| Pagination | p. 23 - 25; 1 box; 5 photographs |
| Date Published | 2012-12-01 |
| Publisher | Research Information Ltd |
| Place Published | Burnham - UK |
| Keywords | agriculture, food industry, irrigation, water use |
| Abstract | As food prices escalate globally due to the failed monsoon season in Asia and the "super drought" in the US, a new study finds that smallscale irrigation schemes can protect millions of farmers from food insecurity and climate risks in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.[authors abstract] |
| Custom 1 | 272.2 |
