Watershed Management to Strengthen Resilience to Rain-Fed Dry Spells in Gadaref State – Sudan - TCP/SUD/3702
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Gadaref State is predominantly agricultural and depends to a large extent on rain fed agriculture It is the most important area in the country in terms of food production and crop exports Although annual rainfall 300 600 mm) is often above crop water requirements 400 500 mm), many crops fail or produce below their potential yield Major constraints to crop production include low soil fertility, soil erosion, drought, weed infestation caused by mono cropping, water logging, late planting, lack of soil and water conservation practices, and inadequate access to advisory and extension services These constraints undermine the potential of the state’s agricultural sector to meet the government priority of achieving food security and rural development The aim of the project was to address the overall goal of enhancing agricultural water productivity to contribute to food security, and to improve resilience and livelihoods through agricultural watershed management ( practices In addition to improved rain fed crop productivity, natural resources management and the sustainable use of water, land and plants, the project would support small scale rain fed farmers through integrated soil and water conservation, and cropping patterns, as well as through the diversification of household income generating activities, such as vegetable production and apiculture, for women.