Date:8/23/2012

overnment has removed small pump licenses and introduced a flat electrical connection fee for farmers in water-abundant areas to encourage smallholders to use the available water to boost agricultural productivity. In Tanzania, the project research has also been a factor in the government's decision to increase national investment in agriculture by USD 6 million.

"There are huge investment opportunities for unlocking the potential of this farmer-led approach," says Chartres. "AgWater Solutions has identified where investments can be targeted for maximum impact at the country, state and local level. We now know which 'levers' need to be pulled to capitalize on the up-swell of farmer-led innovations."

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Contact: James Clarke j.clarke@cgiar.org 94-773-369-533 Michelle Geis mgeis@burnesscommunications.com 301-280-5712 Burness Communications Source:Eurekalert

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