MINAGRI developed different irrigation schemes through different programs. However, the rigorous damage of irrigation infrastructures and poor management of these schemes were identified right after their development because of different causes. These include; level of farmers’ preparedness and lack of production plans that matching with developed schemes; low literacy on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP); lack of ownership of scheme stakeholders at government’s expectation; heavy cost to maintain irrigation infrastructures by water users within schemes among others.
ISHIMWE Emmanuel –Yalla Yalla project Executive Director
In accordance with the previously established partnership agreement between RAB and YALLA YALLA Group, focused on enhancing the capabilities of farmers within the mentioned irrigation schemes, YALLA YALLA Group aims to initiate in-class training for Scheme Farmer Promoters (SFPs). The objective is to ensure the long-term sustainability of the operation and management of the irrigation schemes. The proposed training program is expected to cover 240 SFPs actively engaged in 28 distinct irrigation schemes.
This training was aiming to train 117 farmer promoters involved in all irrigation schemes classified under Lot 1 and Agotorove 2 of Lot 2. The farmers received comprehensive training covering diverse aspects of crop production, value chain management, irrigation, water management, and the effective administration of cooperatives and water users’ associations.
The trained 117 farmers within the Yalla Yalla Group’s training program have demonstrated a commitment to advancing their skills and knowledge in sustainable farming practices. As recognition of their dedication and achievements, each participant has been awarded a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the training program.