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eLandCare mobile app to improve agricultural field decisions in Ethiopia 

In remote areas with little internet access, eLandCare helps Ethiopia’s agriculture officers collect data offline and apply conservation guidance to plan climate-resilient interventions.

Do national weather forecasts help farmers make daily decisions?

In Zambia’s Chisamba district, IWMI-trained agriculture officers convert jargon-heavy weather forecasts into practical advice farmers can use to plan crops and manage water.

Digital tools to address data gaps facing Ethiopian farmers

Data experts in Ethiopia explore how digital tools can improve data sharing and thus farmers' access to critical water, climate and soil data.

IRRILINE: How does Farmerline support me in making decisions on irrigation?

Irrigation engineers at Farmerline assist Ghanaian farmers with making the right choices for their irrigation investments.

Communities come together to build resilient food systems in Zambia

A multi-stakeholder platform in the Lower Kafue Basin advances sustainable solutions.

What turns everyday people into water scientists in the Limpopo River Basin? 

60 citizen scientists in Southern Africa told us about making water monitoring accessible, rewarding and sustainable.

November-December 2025 Research Journal Roundup

Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from November and December 2025.

IRRILINE: Should I choose solar irrigation or fuel pumps?

IRRILINE helps farmers in Ghana understand whether solar irrigation or traditional fuel-powered irrigation make more sense for their fields.

Earth’s water future hinges on all of us

Between crisis and sustainability, the water decisions we make today will shape the rivers, farms and communities of tomorrow.

Omair Hassan Bodla

Omair Hassan Bodla has over 12 years of experience in coordinating development, research, and policy-oriented programs across agriculture, water resources, climate change and public...