ARUMERU: IN efforts to address the impacts of climate change, including droughts and floods, the National Irrigation Commission (NIRC) has continued to provide training to farmers on the management and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure to ensure reliable water availability for agricultural activities.
The training is being conducted through various irrigation schemes across the country, including the Ngabobo Irrigation Scheme in Arumeru District, where farmers have been equipped with skills for the effective use of irrigation infrastructure.
The initiative aims to reduce damage to the infrastructure and increase productivity in crop production.
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Through the training, farmers are strengthening their capacity to farm throughout the year without relying on rainfall, a step that contributes to improved food security and increased household incomes. Additionally, the programme helps to reduce government expenditure on irrigation infrastructure rehabilitation by ensuring proper maintenance.
NIRC has stated that it will continue to offer similar training across irrigation schemes nationwide as part of its strategy to make the agricultural sector more resilient to climate change and to enhance its contribution to national economic growth.