Farmers who use the drip irrigation system – unlike the ones who rely on rain-fed agriculture, have not been affected by the drought that had very little impact on their production so far. Small-scale farmers who form part of the Rundu-Urban Group Drip-Irrigation project make use of drip-irrigation systems and have managed to continue with their production activities without any disruptions as a result of the prevailing drought.
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Outlet: All Africa
June 19, 2013