Food security is an issue that is faced by many countries that do not receive a lot of rainfall. The best way through which this issue can be addressed is by reclaiming lands and encouraging farmers to water their crops. Irrigation support from the government will be required. The following are some of the roles played by the state in such projects.
When farmers are enlightened about the right procedures to follow and decisions to make in certain situations, they tend to have more yields. If this project is initiated in an area where farming has not been practiced before, a lot of training has to take place for interested people to know how irrigation will be done. The government sends extension officers that host educative seminars and meetings. They are also available for individual consultations.
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.
When farmers are assured of a market for their produce, they feel encouraged to work hard and produce more. Lack of ready market is a challenge that puts many people off due to the losses counted. In some cases, middlemen become the only option, and since they are known to exploit farmers, many people will not see the need to cultivate on large scale.
The projects will not take place when there is no water supply. The team involved in planning must look for the water sources and channel it to the farms. They will also be responsible for ensuring that the water is well managed to enable efficiency. This way, the resource will also be abundant throughout the year; hence, the farming will be continuous.
Technical stuffs are also needed for these projects to succeed. This includes engineers that ensure the layouts are done in an efficient manner and that the water is effectively channeled to the users. If the farmers will be using sprinklers and other machines, they will need professionals to help in the installation and repairs. This helps in ensuring that productive time is not wasted looking for help when there is a system failure.
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.
It is the role of the government to offer research facilities for agriculture, especially in areas that have to be reclaimed through irrigation. For all the crop to do well, the right varieties have to be planted and to know these varieties, a professional team has to conduct tests. The state hires and pays these professionals and provides all the resources they need for their work.
When farmers are enlightened about the right procedures to follow and decisions to make in certain situations, they tend to have more yields. If this project is initiated in an area where farming has not been practiced before, a lot of training has to take place for interested people to know how irrigation will be done. The government sends extension officers that host educative seminars and meetings. They are also available for individual consultations.
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.
When farmers are assured of a market for their produce, they feel encouraged to work hard and produce more. Lack of ready market is a challenge that puts many people off due to the losses counted. In some cases, middlemen become the only option, and since they are known to exploit farmers, many people will not see the need to cultivate on large scale.
The projects will not take place when there is no water supply. The team involved in planning must look for the water sources and channel it to the farms. They will also be responsible for ensuring that the water is well managed to enable efficiency. This way, the resource will also be abundant throughout the year; hence, the farming will be continuous.
Technical stuffs are also needed for these projects to succeed. This includes engineers that ensure the layouts are done in an efficient manner and that the water is effectively channeled to the users. If the farmers will be using sprinklers and other machines, they will need professionals to help in the installation and repairs. This helps in ensuring that productive time is not wasted looking for help when there is a system failure.
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.
It is the role of the government to offer research facilities for agriculture, especially in areas that have to be reclaimed through irrigation. For all the crop to do well, the right varieties have to be planted and to know these varieties, a professional team has to conduct tests. The state hires and pays these professionals and provides all the resources they need for their work.
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