ID: | 6820 |
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Country: | Yemen |
Title: | Yemen - Tihama Environment Protection Project - October 2002 |
Description: |
A farmer moves an irrigation tube in Jamee, Yemen. Farmers here wage an ongoing battle against drought and erosion. IFAD's overall strategy in Yemen includes providing rural areas with improved food security. Water for livestock and the conservation of diminisihing renewable water supplies are two prominent issues addressed by the Tihama Environment Protection Project. Safe drinking water for households, animal consumption, and irrigation are critical concerns in Jamee where droughts are common. The project addresses these issues by promoting effecient water use by farmers. |
Size: | 3.89 MB; 2912 x 1972 pixels; 247 x 167 mm (print at 300 DPI); 770 x 522 mm (screen at 96 DPI); |
Show more details: | Gerd Ludwig |
Copyright: | ©IFAD/Gerd Ludwig |
Categories: | none |
URL: | www.ifad.org |