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الأحد، 23 يونيو 2019

The Role Of Government In Irrigation Support

By Roger Russell


Agriculture is a source of revenue for many economies, and hence, governments will highly invest in this sector. In cases where land has to be reclaimed, and the rainfall is not enough for farming, irrigation support will be needed. You may be interested in knowing the role a government plays in such a project. The following are some of the roles.

If enough awareness is not created about how such projects work, the people that will be involved are likely to make a lot of mistakes that will either affect the quantity of the yields or the quality. To avoid such situations, the state ensures that the farmers undergo enough training before they can start cultivating. Seminars, meeting, and individual visits are organized by agricultural extension officers to ensure that everyone is knowledgeable.

The farmers also get to enjoy free or subsided supplies for their farms. Some people may be discouraged from investing in agriculture due to the cost of supplies like seedlings, fertilizers, and insecticides. When the government chips in some money to their projects, they get to pay less and some of the supplies may be offered at no charge. This makes the activity economical.

When farmers are assured of a market for their produce, they feel encouraged to work hard and produce more. Lack of ready market is a challenge that puts many people off due to the losses counted. In some cases, middlemen become the only option, and since they are known to exploit farmers, many people will not see the need to cultivate on large scale.

For this activity to be possible, there must be enough water. It is the role of the state to ensure that there is enough water in the areas where irrigation projects have been initiated. The body responsible for supplying this water should also be in a position to manage this resource. This means that the water should not be used inappropriately. There should be techniques to regulate the usage.

Technical help is also required. If machines like sprinklers are used, there will be the need for technicians to help the farmers with the installation and maintenance. Many people will be discouraged if they have to spend a lot of time looking for a professional to help them out. Professionals will also be involved in designing the proper layouts on the farms.

Introducing a method to people and leaving them to execute it on their own is not right as they will still need guidance on several areas. You also need to be sure that they are doing everything the right way. The agricultural officers will hence conduct a follow-up so as to know how farmers are progressing. Mistakes can be detected and corrected early enough.

It is the role of the government to offer research facilities for agriculture, especially in areas that have to be reclaimed through irrigation. For all the crop to do well, the right varieties have to be planted and to know these varieties, a professional team has to conduct tests. The state hires and pays these professionals and provides all the resources they need for their work.




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