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Feature eAlert: A farmer-led revolution

by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) on Aug 24, 2012

Feature eAlert: A farmer led revolution

A farmer-led revolution

Launched 24 August: New research sheds light on huge potential of farmer-led innovation in water solutions. Results suggest that water management investment priorities should be reassessed to boost global food security and poverty alleviation.

	Media Release: Farmer-led irrigation schemes could transform food security in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

	Background summary

	Synthesis report: Water for wealth and food security

	Listening to the farmers

	What the researchers say

	Seminar: Sunday 26 August at Stockholm Launch with food and drinks: Monday 27 August at Stockholm

	Investment Scenario Modeling Tool: to compare agricultural water investment options

All available at: www.iwmi.org/SWW2012

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Stockholm launch of an ambitious research program to revitalize agriculture while still supporting ecosystems

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