FFS on effective and productive irrigation water use methods

01 Sep

Training modules on water-saving irrigation methods and improving water-physical properties of soil were elaborated and passed to Sughd Oblast Irrigation Training Centre
Established Farmer Field Schools disseminate best practices for efficient use of irrigation technologies among members of 29 WUAs
The volume of irrigation water used by farms has been reduced by 20%, payment for irrigation water has been reduced by 20% because of applied water-saving irrigation technologies demonstrated through 29 FFS

Use case	Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services \| Sustainable farming
Funding	HELVETAS / SDC
Focus Area	The objective of this sub-project is to disseminate knowledge and effective methods of productive water management through the Farmer Field Schools
Duration	September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2018
Coverage	Three districts of the Sughd region: B. Ghafurov, J. Rasulov and Spitamen
Beneficiaries	Smallholder farmers – members of the project targeted WUAs
Partners	—
Key activities \| achievements	Conduction of a rapid assessment of best practices for efficient use of irrigation technologies Establishment of demonstration plots on simple and affordable water-saving technologies such as short furrow irrigation, drip irrigation systems, mulching, etc. Development of the training module on water-saving irrigation methods and improving water-physical properties of soil Elaboration, publication and distribution of brochures highlighting key aspects of annual irrigation and agricultural cycles, reflecting the local conditions for applying best irrigation practices Establishment of 29 Farmer Field Schools and training of trainers on water-saving irrigation methods Providing technical assistance to the Trainers in conducting practical sessions in FFS