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October 9, 2025Environmental Research CommunicationsOpen Access

Economic benefits of small-scale irrigation are associated with prevalence of irrigation nearby

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CPChristine JiaRui PuÉLÉric F. LambinASAssefa Seme

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Analysis reveals higher agricultural revenues in areas with elevated irrigation prevalence, indicating benefits for smallholder farmers.

Key Points

  • Higher agricultural revenues are linked to small-scale irrigation in areas with more irrigating farmers, enhancing commercialization.
  • Data from 985 smallholder farmers in rural Ethiopia shows significant gains for those using mechanized irrigation technologies.
  • Improving market access for low-prevalence irrigators can significantly increase their financial returns and sustainability.
  • The study highlights the vital role of irrigation prevalence in maximizing agricultural benefits during dry seasons.

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Pu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e70da790569dd607ee59d4https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7620/ae108d
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