Eco-Friendly Irrigation Systems and Their Influence on Water Usage and Crop Yields in Eastern Tanzanian Villages,

Eastern Tanzanian villages have been experiencing water scarcity due to climate change and population growth, affecting agricultural productivity. A mixed-method approach including surveys and interviews was employed to gather data from 100 randomly selected households over two years. The use of drip irrigation led to a significant reduction in water usage by 35% compared to traditional flood irrigation methods, with crop yields increasing by an average of 20% for maize and beans. Eco-friendly irrigation systems have the potential to enhance agricultural sustainability and productivity in Eastern Tanzania's rural villages. Government funding should be directed towards providing subsidies for eco-friendly irrigation system adoption among smallholder farmers. eco-friendly irrigation, water usage, crop yields, rural agriculture, Tanzania The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.