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Reducing Water Risk in Barley Farming in India

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Reducing Water Risk in Barley Farming in India

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Area: 5888268 km2
Countries:
Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: India
Basins: Godavari
Project SDGs:
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Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2.4)
Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
Project Tags:
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Conservation Agriculture/Agronomy
Sustainable Withdrawals
Irrigation Management and Technology
Progress to Date: NA Reduce water footprint
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Other
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2016  »  Ongoing
Contextual Condition(s): REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Additional Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Beneficiaries: Manufacturers, Water utilities
Planning & Implementation Time: 1 - 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $1,000 - $10,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: pool
Project Challenges: Other
Project Source: Other
Profile Completion: 77%

Project Overview

Managing water scarity is a key priority in India where demand exceeds supply and quality is declining. The root of the problem is in agricultural water use, so, partners, we have worked with more than 18,00 farmers beyond our value chain to reduce water use while increasing productivity and income.

Project Results

Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Project Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Manufacturers, Water utilities
Months & Implementing: 1 - 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $1,000 - $10,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: Pool funding (i.e., joint funding of several partners)
Challenges: Other

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