Smallholder agricultural water management

The institute has growing recognition for its expertise in understanding and strengthening the sustainable scaling of productive smallholder agriculture. This includes research on improved water management and on the enabling finance, business, and policy environment. Through our collaborations and strategic partnerships, our intent is to support the development of resilient agricultural systems that protect those most vulnerable to the effects of climate change and other shocks; provide capacity building and professional development to local partners; create new equitable livelihood opportunities; and increase nutritional security at the household, community and national levels. Our leadership of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Irrigation and Mechanization Systems provides a platform to develop and deepen global research and outreach networks centered around equitable, market-based pathways to commercialize smallholder production.