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DISCUSSION No. 151 • FSN Forum digest No. 1351
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Addressing water scarcity in agriculture: how can indigenous or traditional practices help?
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until 03 July 2018
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CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED
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Pradip
Dey, ICAR-AICRP (STCR), Indian Institute of Soil Science, India
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Pradip argues that the emerging global scenario suggests that neither scientific technologies nor traditional knowledge
alone can completely solve the threats to food and nutrition security challenges emanating from climate change but that a fusion of the two can.
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Kuruppacharil
V. Peter, Kerala Agricultural University, India
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Kuruppacharil introduces us to Pitcher irrigation, an indigenous system of irrigation used in Northern Kerala during
summer for plantation crops like coconut, cocoa and areca nut.
This techniques consists of a porous earthen pot which can carry 5-10 litres of water. A hole is made at the bottom plugged by a long wig through which water droplets move to the areas that need to be watered.
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Bill
Butterworth, Land Research Ltd, UK
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Bill informs us that composts made from urban wastes will hold between five and ten times their own weight of water and
could be used as renewable resource.
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Ego
Lemos, Permaculture Timor-Lorosa'e, Timor-Leste
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Ego shares information (a video and a PowerPoint presentation) on traditional water conservation practices used in Timor-Leste.
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Dr.
Amanullah, University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan
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He lists aspects that are important to reduce water consumption and waste.
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Kudzai
Bhunu, WatPro Pvt Ltd, Zimbabwe
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Kudzai argues that attitudes of communities often stand in the way of successful water preservation and irrigation development.
He sees a lack of political will and funding challenges as the main causes.
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Sonali
Phate, Kamalnayan Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, India
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Sonali focuses on improving ground water recharge in the Wardha district in Maharashtra, India, sharing first-hand experience
of farmers with different preservation techniques.
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Benjamin
Mapani, University of Namibia, Namibia
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Benjamin highlights that the abandonment of indigenous seed crop strains in favour of commercial hybrids has led to a
loss of resources by farmers.
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