Project Summary

Handing of over our  SWS 25SN – Engine irrigation Kit to a farmer group in Manafwa District

Farmer group Leaders posing for a photo after a brief session on the CAA model

Under the HortiMAP project, Water and Pumps International Ltd partnered with TechnoServe to promote the adoption of affordable small-scale irrigation technologies among smallholder farmers across the Elgon, Central, and Kigezi regions. The partnership aimed to enhance productivity, strengthen market linkages, and build local capacity to sustain irrigation systems and agricultural enterprises.

Key Achievements

A farmer being demonstrated to on how an irrigation nozzle works in Manafwa District

Empowering farmers: WPIL trained and supported hundreds of smallholder farmers, including women and youth, to adopt climate-smart irrigation solutions, improving their yields and enabling year-round farming.

Demonstrated, handed over  and trained SHF in Bukedea District,- WATERWAY SWS 50SP 30R – irrigation Kits

Building local capacity: Community Agro-Input Agents (CAAs) were trained and equipped to provide input access, after-sales services, and maintenance support within their communities.

Demonstration sites: Several demonstration gardens were established to showcase practical irrigation technologies and good agronomic practices.

Our Technical Support Engineer after training and handing over the irrigation kit  – Rwampara District

Financial and supply linkages: WPIL strengthened collaboration with SACCOs, Equity Bank, and input suppliers to increase farmers’ access to financing and reliable agricultural inputs.