Churches Action in Relief Development (Card) project assistant Veronica Thesi says solar-powered irrigation systems are crucial to boost crop harvests and agri-business.
She said this on Tuesday at Phimbi in Utale Extension Planning Area in Balaka District where about 1 200 farmers grow various crops in Chingere Irrigation Scheme.
Card developed the scheme under Enhancing Climate Resilience for Improved Income and Food Security project.
“Solar-powered irrigation systems guarantees consistent and predictable water supply,” she said.
Chingere Irrigation Scheme chairperson Lucy Dickson spoke of rising crop yields and falling production costs.
The Canadian Grain Bank funds the project through the Presbyterian World Services and Development.
