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To design and evaluate cost-efficient irrigation solutions to improve agricultural productivity in Mali under drought conditions.

March 8, 2026Open Access

Designing Cost-Efficient Irrigation Solutions for Drought Afflicted Mali Fields

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BCBoureima COULIBALY MSMahamane Iro SouleymaneUniversité Abdou Moumouni IKIbolya KeitaInstitut Polytechnique Rural de Formation et de Recherche Appliquée

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Analysis reveals that low-cost irrigation systems enhance resilience and reduce water usage in Mali's drought-affected fields, with subsidised implementation recommended.

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To design and evaluate cost-efficient irrigation solutions to improve agricultural productivity in Mali under drought conditions.
Mixed-method approach using field surveys and stakeholder consultations.
Economic modelling to assess the suitability and affordability of irrigation technologies.
Analysis of gravity-fed drip irrigation versus traditional methods.
Gravity-fed drip irrigation can reduce water usage by up to 30% compared to flood methods.
Estimated initial investment of $50 per hectare with payback periods under two years.
Low-cost irrigation systems can enhance resilience against drought without compromising productivity.

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COULIBALY et al. (2009) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69acc59c32b0ef16a40502bc https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18894571

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Analysis reveals that low-cost irrigation systems enhance resilience and reduce water usage in Mali's drought-affected fields, with subsidised implementation recommended.

Designing Cost-Efficient Irrigation Solutions for Drought Afflicted Mali Fields

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Designing Cost-Efficient Irrigation Solutions for Drought Afflicted Mali Fields

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