Irrigation is a key factor and a priority for transforming agriculture in Africa

Currently, only 6% of arable land in Africa is irrigated, compared to 14% in Latin America and 37% in Asia. In its latest study, the expert group MALABO MONTPELLIER identifies irrigation as a key factor in agriculture and recommends making it a priority for realizing the agricultural potential of the African continent.

 

 

 

The expert group Malabo Montpellier has published a report entitled: Water-Wise: Smart Irrigation Strategies for Africa. This study summarizes the main findings of a detailed analysis of what is being done in six countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, Niger and South Africa) in irrigation.

 

 

 

The study points to a set of policies and practices that, if applied on a large scale, could significantly improve the growth of volumes produced and contribute to the successful transformation of agriculture in Africa.