The Sponge project - An innovation in irrigation for sustainable farming

Improving smallholder livelihoods by boosting fresh water savings and extending crop season

Objectives : An alternate system for irrigation designed for short-root vegetable crops, growing in difficult terrains (mountainous, water scarce etc.) that helps farmers achieve higher incomes

• Extended Crop Season, extended income season
• Enhanced soil moisture that enhances quantity & quality of produce
• Reduction in the cost of operations in the long term
• Water savings to support extended Agri-allied activities
• System's ease of use facilitates inclusion of women in mainstream Agri-activities