Irrigation and Mechanization Innovation Lab
@Irrig_MechLab
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Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Irrigation and Mechanization Systems is funded by @USAID, and led by Daugherty @WaterforFood at the University of Nebraska
Joined October 2023
From D.C. to Stockholm to Kigali, ILIMS has been collaborating on presentations and initiatives related to irrigation and mechanization systems around the world. Follow our latest work:
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RT @waterforfood: Entering its 15th year of exploring solutions for food and water security, DWFI releases its 2024 annual report. Read mor…
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RT @FeedtheFuture: Established by @UNL_BSE and @waterforfood, the Irrigation Summer Field Course offers students at @UNLincoln hands-on exp…
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ILIMS is interested in contracting with organizations with research capacity in Niger. Visit our website to learn more:
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What a response to our recent Request for Applications! We received over 200 applications, showcasing the incredible potential for irrigation & mechanization to improve livelihoods in Feed the Future countries. We're grateful for the dedication and innovation of all applicants.
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@waterforfood holds rich expertise in water management for smallholder agriculture. This provides ILIMS a wealth of research, connections and resources for irrigation and mechanization in Sub-Saharan Africa. Read @chandrankit_'s full paper:
DWFI contributes to research in water management for #smallholder agriculture. DWFI's @chandrankit_ talks about his background, including his research which compared community-run center pivot #irrigation systems in Rwanda. Watch the full video:
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Great collaboration with @AfricanUnion and @IFPRI discussing needs for sustainable irrigation post-Malabo at Africa Water Week in Cairo. @IFPRI_MENA
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RT @FeedtheFuture: This #WorldFoodDay, 175 million people are facing life-threatening food insecurity. To #endhunger we can't just respond…
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RT @waterforfood: Happy #WorldFoodDay! At the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, our vision is a sustainable future with food and w…
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🌾Increasing use of #irrigation can have varying impacts on the #nutrition of the local communities. It’s important to consider costs and benefits when striving to reduce poverty, end hunger & protect water resources. Listen below! 🎧🎙️⬇️
The latest Water for Food podcast episode dives into the interconnectedness of #irrigation, water availability and #nutrition with @piyush_mh and Dr. Kyle Davis, both in the Department of Geography & Spatial Sciences at @UDelaware:
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At the @Ag_Productivity GAP Report launch, Dr. Simeon Ehui, Director General, IITA / @CGIAR Regional Director for West Africa talked about the importance of making sure technologies reach smallholder farmers, as this is essential to #AgProductivity24.
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RT @FeedtheFuture: Since 2010, @waterforfood has worked toward a food and water secure world. To amplify voices making waves in this space,…
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ILIMS Request for Application for research funding is open through October 31st. Apply and share now!
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Get to know Deputy Director Jude Cobbing and learn more about ILIMS in Water for Food's latest podcast episode!
ICYMI, listen to the latest DWFI podcast with @Irrig_MechLab Deputy Director, Jude Cobbing! In this episode, Jude talks about opportunities for #irrigation and #mechanization. Listen now:
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RT @FeedtheFuture: Solar irrigation companies have begun exploring ways to use carbon credits to generate revenue that could help smallhold…
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RT @waterforfood: Groundwater is crucial for food & water security 🌾💧Learn from global policymakers, researchers and practitioners about ho…
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