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Innovative Solar Water Pump Adoption Framework for Smallholder Women Farmers in Northern Nigeria: Yield Improvement and Cost Savings Dynamics

Oluwatobiloba Ajayi, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) Bola Adekunbi, University of Abuja Tayo Fadugba, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) Femi Ogunley, Bayero University Kano
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18871979
Published: November 22, 2008

Abstract

In Northern Nigeria, many smallholder women farmers face significant challenges in irrigation due to unreliable water sources and high operating costs for traditional pumps. The approach will employ a qualitative research method, focusing on case studies of women farmers who have adopted solar irrigation systems. The theoretical model underscores the potential for solar pumps to be a sustainable solution for improving agricultural output and reducing financial risks for smallholder women farmers. Policy makers should consider subsidizing or providing incentives for the adoption of solar irrigation systems as an investment in rural development.

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Oluwatobiloba Ajayi, Bola Adekunbi, Tayo Fadugba, Femi Ogunley (2008). Innovative Solar Water Pump Adoption Framework for Smallholder Women Farmers in Northern Nigeria: Yield Improvement and Cost Savings Dynamics. African Biomaterials Journal (Applied Science/Tech), Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18871979

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African GeographySolar EnergyWomen EmpowermentSmallholder AgricultureInnovation AdoptionSustainable DevelopmentParticipatory Research

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