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National Association of smallholder Farmers 2024 major projects being enrolled for our 550,000 members in all 10 provinces and 116 Districts are : 1.We are engaging smallholder farmers members of NASFA to grow winter maize. 2. We are also engaging farmer s for loan facilities for irrigation.  3. Solar irrigation suppliers in Zambia and South Africa at affordable prices. 4. We have engaged banks and government for loan facilities that are affordable. 5. We are doing bore holes which can be dug in rural areas where there are no rivers and solar where there is no electricity. AGRICULTURE AS A BUSINESS #NASFA2024

On Tuesday 26th November, I was privileged to represent the Office of the Vice President at the signing ceremony of an MoU between the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation for the $500 million Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project, funded by The World Bank The Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project is more than just an initiative. It comes at a critical time, addressing the dual imperatives of sustainable energy generation and water resource management. By integrating power and irrigation solutions, this initiative is set to unlock immense potential for agricultural productivity, energy security, and economic growth, directly impacting the livelihoods of millions of Nigerians. Key stakeholders, include the Ministers of Power, Water Resources & Sanitation, their respective Permanent Secretaries and Directors, and representatives from The World Bank Group. The Office of the Vice President was also represented by Shuhdah Ahmed Special Assistant to the President on Project Support and Musaddiq Mustapha Personal Assistant to the President on Subnational Infrastructure at the MoU signing ceremony. It’s inspiring to see such inter-ministerial collaboration that prioritizes sustainable development. I look forward to witnessing the positive impact this project will have across the country. #SPINProject #RenewableEnergy #WaterResources #Development #Nigeria #WorldBank #Power #Irrigation #Collaboration #FGN #Infrastructure #Agriculture #Partnerships #Resilience #Sustainability #SDGs

On May 6, the Kazakh Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation reported on measures being taken to encourage farmers to save and use water more efficiently.   The move addresses Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s earlier criticism about the process of introducing water-saving technologies being “extremely slow,” with agricultural sectors in some regions, experiencing annual losses of water of 40%.   The ministry is also working to digitalize 3,500 km of irrigation canals in the Almaty, Zhambyl, Kyzylorda, and Turkestan regions in the south of the country, which will improve water metering on 362 thousand hectares of irrigated land and enable a saving up to 600 million cubic meters of water annually.   #Kazakhstan #WaterResources #WaterConservation   This content is jointly prepared by ZWEEC Analytics Pte Ltd and ripple2wave. Follow us for more interesting content on #water and #sustainability.   Sourced from: https://lnkd.in/gNuj-8Jn  

Nigeria Signs USD 500 M MoU with World Bank for Power and Irrigation Project The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a USD 500 M MoU with The World Bank to implement the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project across 25 states. The project, jointly managed by the Federal Ministries of Water Resources & Sanitation and Power, aims to enhance dam safety, improve water resource management, and expand hydropower and irrigation systems nationwide. The partners described the SPIN project as critical for boosting food production, creating jobs, and strengthening the economy. The MOU also aims to harness untapped potential in hydropower, with only 2% of Nigeria’s 14GW capacity currently utilized in line with the Nigeria Energy Transition Plan. SPIN builds on the success of the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) project, set to conclude in January 2025. The initiative will target states such as Benue, Katsina, Niger, and Cross River, addressing irrigation needs for agriculture and improving water resource management. #SPINProject #RenewableEnergy #Hydropower #NigeriaDevelopment #Irrigation #EnergyTransition #WorldBank

As the usage of Solar Irrigation Pumps (SIP) expands in Nepal and elsewhere, it is important to realistically manage expectations about the carbon-mitigation potential of this technology, while managing emerging risks to groundwater. Check out this article where IWMI's Dr. Manohara Khadka and other researchers explain why combining various technologies and policies is essential for effectively reducing emissions and managing groundwater extraction. Read it here ▶️ on.cgiar.org/3MGxqkS #OneCGIAR #SolarIrrigation

Clean energy transition in the CA region requires to carefully look at the energy demand segmentation to assess potential of the underutilized solar irrigation pumps for different categories of farmers and their needs aiming to ensure the multipurpose use of solar PVs in agriculture.

Follow the sun! What if solar panels could follow the sun just like a sunflower? 🌻 In an attempt to save its 120,000 olive trees, Assegaay Bosch Ranch in South Africa replaced its unreliable electrical supply with a solar-powered solution. While that in itself made a huge change, one unique aspect of the solar-powered solution resulted in 11 hours of production rather than 6. ☀️ We at GRUNDFOS follow the energy, because energy efficiency is at the heart of everything we do. For Assegaay Bosch Ranch in South Africa, this meant more reliable irrigation and less energy wastage and lower maintenance costs. Discover the full story and find out how just exactly they managed to achieve that: http://spr.ly/6047dOIbb #SolarIrrigation #SDG6 #SDG13 #PossiblityInEveryDrop 

Follow the sun! What if solar panels could follow the sun just like a sunflower? 🌻 In an attempt to save its 120,000 olive trees, Assegaay Bosch Ranch in South Africa replaced its unreliable electrical supply with a solar-powered solution. While that in itself made a huge change, one unique aspect of the solar-powered solution resulted in 11 hours of production rather than 6. ☀️ We at GRUNDFOS follow the energy, because energy efficiency is at the heart of everything we do. For Assegaay Bosch Ranch in South Africa, this meant more reliable irrigation and less energy wastage and lower maintenance costs. Discover the full story and find out how just exactly they managed to achieve that: http://spr.ly/6047jHhgc #SolarIrrigation #SDG6 #SDG13 #PossiblityInEveryDrop 

Follow the sun! What if solar panels could follow the sun just like a sunflower? 🌻 In an attempt to save its 120,000 olive trees, Assegaay Bosch Ranch in South Africa replaced its unreliable electrical supply with a solar-powered solution. While that in itself made a huge change, one unique aspect of the solar-powered solution resulted in 11 hours of production rather than 6. ☀️ We at GRUNDFOS follow the energy, because energy efficiency is at the heart of everything we do. For Assegaay Bosch Ranch in South Africa, this meant more reliable irrigation and less energy wastage and lower maintenance costs. Discover the full story and find out how just exactly they managed to achieve that: http://spr.ly/6043bw8LS #SolarIrrigation #SDG6 #SDG13 #PossiblityInEveryDrop 

Follow the sun! What if solar panels could follow the sun just like a sunflower? 🌻 In an attempt to save its 120,000 olive trees, Assegaay Bosch Ranch in South Africa replaced its unreliable electrical supply with a solar-powered solution. While that in itself made a huge change, one unique aspect of the solar-powered solution resulted in 11 hours of production rather than 6. ☀️ We at GRUNDFOS follow the energy, because energy efficiency is at the heart of everything we do. For Assegaay Bosch Ranch in South Africa, this meant more reliable irrigation and less energy wastage and lower maintenance costs. Discover the full story and find out how just exactly they managed to achieve that: http://spr.ly/6043jEIBB #SolarIrrigation #SDG6 #SDG13 #PossiblityInEveryDrop