Ethiopian Farmers Save Thousands by Switching to Solar Irrigation
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Farmers in Ethiopia are reducing growing costs, increasing food production, and cutting emissions by adopting solar-powered irrigation systems through the Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable and Inclusive Development program led by Farm Africa. The systems address vulnerability to drought and rising fuel prices while harnessing Ethiopia's abundant sunshine.
This is a pilot program; scale and long-term sustainability remain to be measured.
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