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1 Rukuni, M.. 1984. Household analysis of resource base and use on small-holder irrigation schemes. In M. J. Blackie, Ed., African Regional Symposium on Small Holder Irrigation, 5-7 September 1984 (pp. 401-408). London: Hydraulics Research Ltd.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.3 G100 BLA Record No: H0203)
The lack of a significant tradition of irrigation in much of Africa is one of the factors reducing effectiveness of irrigation development. It is therefore difficult to forecast the rate of technology uptake and therefore expected increases in productivity on regular schemes. In Zimbabwe, a study by Rukuni (1984) has shown that small-holder irrigators have severelylimited resources, though they may be relatively better off than their counterparts on rainfed plots. The situation of farm families on Zimbabwean small-holder schemes has been found to differ between 3 main types of schemes. These are (a) the older type government schemes, (b) the younger type of government schemes and (c) those run by ARDA (Agricultural and Rural development Authority; a parastatal) as part of a large State farm. The older type government schemes are more "intensive" and individual families have more land than the younger "supplementary" schemes. The farmers on supplementary schemes integrate irrigation with rainfed agriculture more strongly. Families generally face a number of resource constraints. First is the problem oflack of draft power on government schemes. ARDA farmers have access to tractors. Farmers also generally face labor shortages at certain times of the year, especially in the production of crops like cotton or tomatoes. Farmers also face cash shortages at times. This affects the use of purchased inputs. Whilst it is easy for ARDA farmers to acquire credit, this is more difficult for those on government schemes.
2 Rukuni, M. 1984. Cropping patterns and productivity on small holder irrigation schemes. In M. J. Blackie (Ed.), African Regional Symposium on Small Holder Irrigation, 5-7 September 1984 (pp. 379-387). London, UK: Hydraulics Research Ltd.
Cropping systems ; Small scale systems ; Productivity ; Crop yield ; Maize ; Development ; Intensive cropping ; Marketing / Zimbabwe
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.3 G100 BLA Record No: H01591)
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This paper discusses crops grown on small holder irrigation schemes in Zimbabwe. Differences in cropping patterns exist between various types and provinces. The diversity of these cropping patterns are shown by province and differences in yields and cropping intensities discussed. The paper presents data showing productivity of schemes at national level. These data also show levels of formal marketing of produce by farmers, and indicate that food crops, such as maize, are frequently marketed through local informal channels. The effect of plot size on cropping patterns and yields is discussed, based on a case study investigation.
3 Rukuni, M.. 1986. The evolution of irrigation policy in Zimbabwe: 1900-1986. Paper presented at the Forum on Irrigation Systems and Applications, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA, 13-15 May 1986. 15p.
Small scale systems ; Irrigation schemes ; Irrigation development ; Smallholders ; Governmental interrelations ; Government policy ; Farmer participation / Zimbabwe
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: P 761 Record No: H01618)
4 Rukuni, M.. 1984. Organization and management of smallholder irrigation: The case of Zimbabwe. Agricultural Administration, 17(4):215-229.
Irrigation management ; Water rights ; Governmental interrelations ; Farmers' associations ; Land tenure ; Subsidies ; Small scale systems / Zimbabwe
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: PER Record No: H01766)
5 Blackie, M. J.; Hungwe, A.; Rukuni, M.. 1984. Irrigation development and water management strategies in Kenya and Zimbabwe: A report prepared for the Ford Foundation, Eastern and Southern Africa Office. Unpublished report. 92p.
Water resources ; Development ; Policy ; Water management ; Water potential ; Irrigation / Kenya / Zimbabwe
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: P 747 Record No: H02515)
6 Rukuni, M.. 1988. The evolution of smallholder irrigation policy in Zimbabwe: 1928-1986. Irrigation and Drainage Systems, 2(2):199-210.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: PER Record No: H003696)
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7 Lynch, B. D.; Ssennyonga, J. W.; Rukuni, M.; Koita, T.; Bernsten, R.; Horst, L. 1987. Research on irrigation in Africa: Papers presented at the Forum on Irrigation Systems Research and Applications, 13-15 May 1986. Ithaca, NY, USA: Cornell University. 83p. (WMS report no.63)
Research ; History ; Development policy ; Small scale systems ; Farmer participation ; Governmental interrelations ; Primary level irrigation ; Rice ; Farmer managed irrigation systems ; Water management / Africa / Zimbabwe / Mauritania
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.8 G100 LYN Record No: H04204)
8 Rukuni, M.. 1997. Creating an enabling environment for the uptake of low-cost irrigation equipment by small-scale farmers. In FAO, Irrigation technology transfer in support of food security: Proceedings of a subregional workshop, Harare, Zimbabwe, 14-17 April 1997. Rome, Italy: FAO. pp.35-56.
Irrigation equipment ; Small scale systems ; Land tenure ; Land reform ; Common property ; Water rights ; Economic aspects ; Agricultural research ; Agricultural extension ; Marketing / Africa / East Africa / Southern Africa
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.7.1 G000 FAO Record No: H022842)
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