This session covered different aspects of irrigation for smallholders with examples of how technologies, such as small pumps, drip and sprinkler irrigation systems implemented at different scales and others, are being used to benefit of smallholder farmers. Examples of projects presently being developed were discussed, including public-private efforts. The importance of governance structure and farmer organizations were also highlighted.
Moderator: Christopher Neale, Director of Research, Water for Food Institute; Lincoln, Nebraska
Opening Remarks: Timothy Prewitt, CEO, iDE; Denver, Colorado
Speakers:
José Luis Arumí, Director, Water Resources Department, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, CRHIAM Water Center, Universidad de Concepción; Chile
Gary P. Merkley, Water for Food Institute Global Fellow; Irrigation and Hydraulic Engineer, Senior Supervising Engineer, Natural Resources Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Fort Collins, Colorado
Stuart Taylor, Vice President, Global Initiatives, iDE; Winnipeg, Canada
