Grenadian Farmers Reaping the Benefits of Enhanced Water-efficient Technologies
Increased crop production yields and seedlings germination.
Irrigation Consultant Ministry of Agriculture officers in discussion with farmer Andell Daniel. © Reginald Joseph/GIZ Grenada
“The water tank we got, can help us store water to sustain our chive beds during dry spells for more than a month”, the words of young famer Kimoney John.
John is among more than 69 farmers who received either drip irrigation, micro-sprinkler, rainwater harvesting systems or a combination of two (2), under the Challenge Fund for Agriculture (CFA), which is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and the Grenada Development Bank (GDB).
With these water efficient technologies, farmers across the nation are transforming their operations, to make their farms more resilient against climate change impacts.
This initiative is a critical climate resilient measure being implemented through the Climate-Resilient Water Sector in Grenada (G-CREWS) project.
Irrigation lines at Kimoney John farm lands. © Reginald Joseph/GIZ Grenada
Another farmer, Andell Daniel, is appreciative of the irrigation and rainwater harvesting systems that he received, “The water from the tanks is going to be used for watering seedlings and getting them on the market or in the land faster. I will now be able to supply myself with seedlings as well as the nation”.
Over $865,000 Eastern Caribbean dollars have been spent on providing support to farmers with respect to water tanks. According to Acting Chief Land Use Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture and UNCCD National Focal Point Mr. Joseph Noel, farmers are expected to receive additional support in the form of shade houses in the first quarter of 2026.
RWH tanks at Theresa Msacky (farmer) home. © Reginald Joseph/GIZ Grenada
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