Now that we have discussed some farming practices, let us also talk about how to manage resources for farming. First, we think about water management.
Agriculture in Africa is almost all rainfed. But because the rain patterns are unpredictable, having a small-scale irrigation mechanism can be very helpful during periods of drought.
Irrigation can be useful, but costly. Can everyone adopt irrigation practices easily?
This example shows how Awa and other women may not necessarily benefit from new systems. How do you think we can better ensure that women profit from irrigation installations?
Water harvesting is another method of managing water.
In Burkina Faso, collecting water in ponds proved helpful in recovering water, preventing fires and restoring soil quality.
This exercise prompts us to think about how water harvesting can be adopted by and affect men and women differently.
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