Transforming Smallholder Agriculture Amid Water Scarcity: A Systematic Review of the Socio-Economic Benefits of Micro-Irrigation Technologies
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2025-02-06
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GAJHSS
Abstract
The review focuses on the socio-economic benefits of micro-irrigation
technologies (MITs) for smallholder farmers, highlighting their potential to
transform agricultural practices and enhance sustainability. The review synthesizes
empirical evidence from Africa and Asia, providing a comprehensive overview of
how MITs can positively impact smallholder agriculture. Findings reveal that the
adoption of MITs leads to significant improvements in agricultural productivity and
enhanced water use efficiency, which contributes to reduced operational costs.
Additionally, the financial resilience of smallholder farmers improves as they
become better equipped to navigate market fluctuations and economic challenges.
These benefits not only bolster individual livelihoods but also promote broader
economic stability within rural communities. The review recommends several
strategies for effective implementation. These include promoting awareness and
adoption among farmers, enhancing access to finance, building technical capacity,
supporting research and innovation, enacting supportive policies, and establishing
models to assess the economic viability of MITs.
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This research article was published by Global Academic Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences , 2025
Keywords
Micro-irrigation technologies, drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, smallholder farmers, socio-economic benefits of micro-irrigation technologies