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Constraints and opportunities for groundwater irrigation arising from hydrologic shifts in the Iullemmeden Basin, south-western Niger

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  • Bio Mohamadou Torou
  • Guillaume Favreau
  • Bruno Barbier
  • Paul Pavelic
  • Mahamadou Illou
  • Fatoumata Sidibé

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Land-use-change-induced increases in shallow groundwater levels across parts of the Sahel in recent years have coincided with expanded use of groundwater for irrigation. This study was conducted to assess the potential linkages and livelihood implications based on a field survey of nine villages building on previous hydrological studies. The results show that irrigators lack effective means of production and mostly rely on manual methods. Borehole usage is more profitable and reliable than shallower wells. Overall incomes from irrigation are relatively small and severely constrained by the limited field scale due to high establishment and operating costs.

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  • Bio Mohamadou Torou & Guillaume Favreau & Bruno Barbier & Paul Pavelic & Mahamadou Illou & Fatoumata Sidibé, 2013. "Constraints and opportunities for groundwater irrigation arising from hydrologic shifts in the Iullemmeden Basin, south-western Niger," Water International, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 38(4), pages 465-479, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rwinxx:v:38:y:2013:i:4:p:465-479
    DOI: 10.1080/02508060.2013.817042
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    1. Dillon, A., 2008. "Access to irrigation and the escape from poverty: evidence from northern Mali," IWMI Working Papers H043847, International Water Management Institute.
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