Diffusion of small-scale pumped irrigation technologies and their association with farmer-led irrigation development in Malawi

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dc.contributor.authorKamwamba-Mtethiwa, Jean
dc.contributor.authorWiyo, Kenneth
dc.contributor.authorKnox, Jerry W.
dc.contributor.authorWeatherhead, E. Keith
dc.date.accessioned2021-07-15T13:51:33Z
dc.date.available2021-07-15T13:51:33Z
dc.date.issued2021-03-17
dc.description.abstractThe adoption of small-scale pumped irrigation technologies was evaluated using field surveys in Malawi. Four pumped systems were identified, distinguished by ownership (group versus individual) and technology (treadle versus motorized). Farmer access to pumps was either through organizational support (incentivized) or privately (self-motivated), with progression depending on the mode of access and farmers’ attributes. Self-motivated farmers had better socioeconomic status and access to knowledge supporting the pumps’ continued use. Conversely, incentives drive the uptake of other pumps, and the provision of continued external support reinforced their continued use. Farmers need to be supported beyond affordability by safeguarding the availability and maintenance of pumps.en_UK
dc.identifier.citationKamwamba-Mtethiwa J, Wiyo K, Knox J, Weatherhead K. (2021) Diffusion of small-scale pumped irrigation technologies and their association with farmer-led irrigation development in Malawi. Water International, Volume 46, Issue 3, 2021, pp. 397-416en_UK
dc.identifier.issn0250-8060
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/02508060.2021.1890522
dc.identifier.urihttp://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/16885
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherTaylor & Francisen_UK
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International*
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/*
dc.subjectsustainabilityen_UK
dc.subjectAdoptionen_UK
dc.subjectagricultureen_UK
dc.subjectMalawien_UK
dc.titleDiffusion of small-scale pumped irrigation technologies and their association with farmer-led irrigation development in Malawien_UK
dc.typeArticleen_UK

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