What has led to the sound economic position of Mwea Irrigation scheme?

      

What has led to the sound economic position of Mwea Irrigation scheme?

  

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Maurice
(i) Sound/good management has ensured high standards of discipline among tenants necessary for the success of the scheme

(ii) Agricultural research officers who carry out research regarding the crop and advise farmers accordingly

(iii) Assistance from the German government has helped to increase acreage under irrigation. They have provided technical know-how and machinery

(iv) The two tributaries of River Tana (Thiba and Nyamindi) ensure regular and reliable supply of water

(v) Due to the shape of Mwea plains/slope of the land, 4,000 hectares can be irrigated from the runoff of River Thiba eliminating the need for expensive storage facilities
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 15, 2019 at 05:57


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