Development and evaluation of low-cost irrigation water turbines
Thematic Area: Energy including renewables
University: Universidade Save (UniSave)
Project Leader: Jossias Arnaldo Vilanculo
Collaborating Partners: Instituto Superior Técnico de Lisboa
Duration: 2 years
Project Overview
Preamble
With the rising price of oil and energy electricity, there is need for innovative affordable sources of sources of energy. For the specific case of Districts from Inharrime, Homoine and Inhassoro in Mozambique where agriculture is practiced mostly on the margins of small rivers, using hand watering is time consuming thus farming productivity is limited and big arable lands remain unexploited.
The technology
This project aims to promote modern and sustainable agriculture for higher production and productivity through the transfer of water pumping technology for low-cost irrigation in the Districts of Inharrime, Homoine and Inhassoro.
Expected Impact
With the implementation of this irrigation technology, it is expected that the beneficiaries will enjoy increased farm production in the targeted districts.
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