Abstract
Introduction 1 General 1 Modern Technologies 3 2 Modern Irrigation Technologies 5 The Development of Modern Irrigation Technologies 5 Characteristics of Modern Irrigation Technologies 6 Sprinkler Systems 8 Micro-Irrigation 11 Piped Distribution Systems for Surface Irrigation 16 3 Matching Technologies to the Needs of Smallholders 19 The Context 19 Technical Factors Influencing Uptake of New Technology 21 4 The Uptake of Technologies -Experiences to Date 27 Availability of Water 27 Form of Exploitation - Individual or Communal Schemes 31 Farming System 32 The Role of Government and the Private Sector 34 Marketing and Finance 36 5 Potential for the African Region 38 6 Summary of Findings 43 7 The Promotion of Modern Irrigation Technology 47 8 References and Bibliography 50 9 Acknowledgements 65
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