The puzzle of solar lift irrigation in Nepal’s mid-hills
The mid-hills of Nepal account for 68% of the country’s total area[1] and 56% of its arable land. Ranging in altitude from 610m to 4,876m, there are many small pockets of micro-irrigation that have the potential for high-value crop cultivation. However, almost a third of irrigable land here remains rainfed[2] and studies indicate an increase in fallow land due to a lack of year-round irrigation infrastructure and decrease in agricultural workforce. A recent census found that several mid-hill districts have experienced negative population growth over the past decade, largely due to water scarcity, poverty, economic migration, and food insecurity.
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| Format: | Blog Post biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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CGIAR
2023-12-11
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| Subjects: | solar energy, irrigation systems, pumps, farmers, water security, resource management, climate change adaptation, |
| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/135674 https://www.cgiar.org/news-events/news/the-puzzle-of-solar-lift-irrigation-in-nepals-mid-hills/ |
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