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Performance Evaluation Of Irrigation Schemes In Rugeramigozi Marshland, Rwanda

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  • Janvier Hakuzimana

    (Department of Irrigation and Water Engineering, Rwanda Polytechnic- Integrated Polytechnic Regional College Musanze (RP-IPRC Musanze),Rwanda)

  • Blessing Masasi

    (Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, USA)

Abstract

Evaluating irrigation schemes contributes to the identification of performance gaps and this may lead to implementation of necessary improvements for enhancing agricultural productivity. In Rwanda, despite significant investments in irrigated agriculture, most of the irrigation schemes are performing far below their planned capacity. This study aimed at benchmarking the performance of Rugeramigozi 1 and Rugeramigozi 2 irrigation schemes located in Rugeramigozi marshland, Rwanda using irrigation indicators developed by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). The study showed that land productivity for both the two irrigation schemes was generally low. Rugeramigozi 2 irrigation scheme had superior performance than Rugeramigozi 1 in terms of water productivity due to adoption of deficit irrigation strategies that promoted water conservation. The performance indicators for water service delivery showed that water use was more sufficient in Rugeramigozi 1 compared to Rugeramigozi 2 irrigation scheme. The water delivery capacity performance for both schemes revealed that the existing irrigation canals were sufficient to meet the irrigation water requirements at peak demand. The analysis of financial performance in both schemes indicated that the collected irrigation fees were inadequate to cover the operation and maintenance costs. Similarly, the gross returns on investment were low in both irrigation schemes due to low crop yields that generated low revenue for farmers. Overall, the performance indicators showed that both Rugeramigozi 1 and Rugeramigozi 2 irrigation schemes were in need of intensive management and infrastructural improvements in order to increase productivity and enhance sustainability of the schemes.

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  • Janvier Hakuzimana & Blessing Masasi, 2020. "Performance Evaluation Of Irrigation Schemes In Rugeramigozi Marshland, Rwanda," Water Conservation & Management (WCM), Zibeline International Publishing, vol. 4(1), pages 15-19, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:zib:zbnwcm:v:4:y:2020:i:1:p:15-19
    DOI: 10.26480/wcm.01.2020.15.19
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