Improving the supply chain of motor pumps to accelerate mechanized small-scale private irrigation in Zambia

During the past decade, smallholder groundwater irrigation with motor pumps has increased considerably in Zambia. This study analyzes an important but hitherto ignored factor for adoption: the supply chain of imported motor pumps. The main obstacles for farmers are identified as: the highly centrali...

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Autores principales: Colenbrander, W., van Koppen, Barbara
Formato: Capítulo de libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130954
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author Colenbrander, W.
van Koppen, Barbara
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description During the past decade, smallholder groundwater irrigation with motor pumps has increased considerably in Zambia. This study analyzes an important but hitherto ignored factor for adoption: the supply chain of imported motor pumps. The main obstacles for farmers are identified as: the highly centralized supply chain and financing facilities in urban hubs; lack of information about prices, which vary significantly for the same make and model of pump; lack of information and training on proper use and maintenance; and lack of financing facilities. The Zambia National Farmers Union seems best placed to remove these obstacles.
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spelling CGSpace1309542024-03-22T10:24:39Z Improving the supply chain of motor pumps to accelerate mechanized small-scale private irrigation in Zambia Colenbrander, W. van Koppen, Barbara small-scale irrigation pumps supply chains groundwater irrigation smallholders farmers organizations financing prices non-governmental organizations During the past decade, smallholder groundwater irrigation with motor pumps has increased considerably in Zambia. This study analyzes an important but hitherto ignored factor for adoption: the supply chain of imported motor pumps. The main obstacles for farmers are identified as: the highly centralized supply chain and financing facilities in urban hubs; lack of information about prices, which vary significantly for the same make and model of pump; lack of information and training on proper use and maintenance; and lack of financing facilities. The Zambia National Farmers Union seems best placed to remove these obstacles. 2023-05-08 2023-06-30T18:01:52Z 2023-06-30T18:01:52Z Book Chapter https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130954 en Limited Access Colenbrander, W.; van Koppen, Barbara. 2023. Improving the supply chain of motor pumps to accelerate mechanized small-scale private irrigation in Zambia. In Pavelic, Paul; Villholth, K. G.; Verma, Shilp. (Eds.). Sustainable groundwater development for improved livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa. Abingdon, Oxon, UK: Routledge. pp.112-122. (Routledge Special Issues on Water Policy and Governance)
spellingShingle small-scale irrigation
pumps
supply chains
groundwater irrigation
smallholders
farmers organizations
financing
prices
non-governmental organizations
Colenbrander, W.
van Koppen, Barbara
Improving the supply chain of motor pumps to accelerate mechanized small-scale private irrigation in Zambia
title Improving the supply chain of motor pumps to accelerate mechanized small-scale private irrigation in Zambia
title_full Improving the supply chain of motor pumps to accelerate mechanized small-scale private irrigation in Zambia
title_fullStr Improving the supply chain of motor pumps to accelerate mechanized small-scale private irrigation in Zambia
title_full_unstemmed Improving the supply chain of motor pumps to accelerate mechanized small-scale private irrigation in Zambia
title_short Improving the supply chain of motor pumps to accelerate mechanized small-scale private irrigation in Zambia
title_sort improving the supply chain of motor pumps to accelerate mechanized small scale private irrigation in zambia
topic small-scale irrigation
pumps
supply chains
groundwater irrigation
smallholders
farmers organizations
financing
prices
non-governmental organizations
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130954
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