Saturday, June 22, 2019

How The Government Offers Irrigation Support

By Roger Russell


There are many benefits enjoyed by a country that has a stable agricultural sector, and many governments will hence try their level best to improve this industry. If the lack of enough rainfall is the main issue being experienced, irrigation support is offered by the state. The following are some of the ways in which the government supports these schemes.

If enough awareness is not created about how such projects work, the people that will be involved are likely to make a lot of mistakes that will either affect the quantity of the yields or the quality. To avoid such situations, the state ensures that the farmers undergo enough training before they can start cultivating. Seminars, meeting, and individual visits are organized by agricultural extension officers to ensure that everyone is knowledgeable.

The kind of supplies used in production determine the results to expect at the end of a season. If poor quality supplies are used, the produce will not be the best, yet most people will avoid the high quality supplies due to their high retailing prices. The state can offer subsidies to ensure that everyone can afford the right supplies for his farm. More yields are made this way.

The yields ought to have a ready market for people to agree to be part of the project. Some of the produce are perishable, and if no market is sought, the farmers will count a lot of losses. The state should find a way to do away with selfish middlemen. Good roads have to be constructed too to enable the farmers to get their produce to the market in time.

For this activity to be possible, there must be enough water. It is the role of the state to ensure that there is enough water in the areas where irrigation projects have been initiated. The body responsible for supplying this water should also be in a position to manage this resource. This means that the water should not be used inappropriately. There should be techniques to regulate the usage.

The technical stuff will be needed during various stages of the project. When people have to look for professionals, they may get discouraged by the quotations presented by the services they need. The government helps by ensuring that the technicians are within the reach of the farmers. Since they are paid to offer the services, they will not charge a high amount, and this is a great relief to those involved.

Introducing a method to people and leaving them to execute it on their own is not right as they will still need guidance on several areas. You also need to be sure that they are doing everything the right way. The agricultural officers will hence conduct a follow-up so as to know how farmers are progressing. Mistakes can be detected and corrected early enough.

Research facilities are also part of these projects. For everything to run smoothly and the best results to be achieved, the right methods, seedlings, and types of crops must be grown. This is decided by experts after they have conducted enough research concerning the soil, climate, and resources available in the area. The government hence provides enough resources for quality research to be conducted.




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