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Low-cost irrigation solutions can increase crop yields by an average of 20% in Mali's semi-arid regions compared to traditional rain-fed methods. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The study aims to develop and evaluate cost-effective irrigation solutions to enhance agricultural resilience in Mali's drought-prone regions.

February 24, 2026Open Access

Designing Affordable Irrigation Solutions for Mali's Drought-Prone Regions

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IDIbrahima DialloInternational Center for Tropical Agriculture BBBagayogo BaïdaInstitut Polytechnique Rural de Formation et de Recherche Appliquée GSGamou SyllaInternational Center for Tropical Agriculture

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Mixed-methods study explores affordable irrigation systems in Mali, suggesting improvements for food security.

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The study aims to develop and evaluate cost-effective irrigation solutions to enhance agricultural resilience in Mali's drought-prone regions.
Conducted a mixed-methods study using surveys and focus group discussions
Engaged with local farmers and experts to gather insights
Designed low-cost pumps and drip irrigation systems
Achieved an average increase of 20% in crop yields compared to traditional methods
Demonstrated feasibility of irrigation solutions in semi-arid regions
Recommended government support for wider adoption of these systems

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Diallo et al. (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699d4028de8e28729cf6538c https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18730783

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