Key Stats at a Glance

Primary livelihood: Agriculture, forestry, and fishery engage 85.7% of residents

Gender breakdown in farming: 92.4% of men and 78.9% of women are farmers

Farming spectrum: Crop farming, fishing, and livestock rearing

Mechanization gap: Farming is largely non-mechanized and rain-fed

Irrigation reality: Large water resources exist, but irrigation adoption is minimal due to lack of facilities and limited irrigation knowledge

In the heart of the Kpandai District, farming is not just an occupation—it’s the lifeblood of communities. Yet farmers face a stubborn reality: their tools are crude, yields are hampered by inefficient methods, and the district remains largely non-mechanized. The rain-fed system, while traditional and familiar, is increasingly inconsistent in a changing climate, threatening food security and income for many households.

Meanwhile, the district sits on a potential irrigation goldmine. Enormous water resources could transform farming from subsistence to profitable commercial farming—if irrigation systems and training are put in place. The absence of irrigation facilities and limited knowledge about irrigation development are the primary roadblocks.

What Needs to Happen

Invest in irrigation infrastructure: Canals, pumps, moisture management systems, and storage to unlock year-round farming

Promote farming mechanization: Access to affordable tractors, seeders, and harvesters to boost productivity

Farmer training programs: Hands-on training in irrigation techniques, soil management, and climate-smart farming

Public-private partnerships: Collaboration with agri-businesses to finance and sustain irrigation and mechanization

Gender-inclusive programs: Support for both male and female farmers to maximize output and resilience

Impact for the Community

Increased yields and more reliable harvests

Higher household incomes and job creation in agro-value chains

Enhanced food security and local market growth

Sustainable farming practices with better water use efficiency

Unlocking irrigation in Kpandai could double our yields and stabilize farmers’ income.

Modern tools and knowledge are the bridges from rain-fed farming to resilient agriculture.

Agriculture, irrigation and rain-fed farming mechanization in the Kpandai District.