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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| 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 | CGSpace402652025-06-17T08:24:10Z Improving the supply chain of motor pumps to accelerate mechanized small-scale private irrigation in Zambia Colenbrander, W. van Koppen, Barbara groundwater irrigation pumps models smallholders farmers financing 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. 2013-07 2014-06-13T14:47:17Z 2014-06-13T14:47:17Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/40265 en Limited Access Informa UK Limited Colenbrander, W.; van Koppen, Barbara. 2013. Improving the supply chain of motor pumps to accelerate mechanized small-scale private irrigation in Zambia. Water International, 38(4):493-503. (Special issue on "Sustainable groundwater development for improved livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa, Part 1" with contributions by IWMI authors). doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/02508060.2013.819602 |
| spellingShingle | groundwater irrigation pumps models smallholders farmers financing 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 | groundwater irrigation pumps models smallholders farmers financing non governmental organizations |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/40265 |
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