Adapting aquifer storage and recovery technology to the flood-prone areas of northern Ghana for dry-season irrigation

Owusu, Seth ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3272-130X, Cofie, Olufunke O., Kofi Osei-Owusu, Paa, Awotwe-Pratt, Vincent and Mul, Marloes L. 2017. Adapting aquifer storage and recovery technology to the flood-prone areas of northern Ghana for dry-season irrigation. [Working Paper]. International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Available at: https://doi.org/10.5337/2017.214

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Abstract

The Bhungroo Irrigation Technology (BIT) is a system designed to infiltrate excess ‘standing’ floodwater to be stored underground and abstracted for irrigation during the dry season. The system was developed in India and piloted in three sites in northern Ghana. This paper documents the implementation of BIT, the operating principles and criteria for selecting appropriate sites for the installation of such systems, as well as the potential benefits complementing existing irrigation systems in Ghana. Essential requirements for the installation of BIT include biophysical features such as land-use type, soil type, surface hydrology and slope of the terrain. The hydrogeological characteristics of the subsoil are also vital, and must exhibit high storage capacity and potential for groundwater accessibility. To be profitable and generate benefits for farmers, the technology needs to be situated in close proximity to markets and must have public acceptance.

Item Type:	Monograph (Working Paper)
Status:	Published
Schools:	Geography and Planning (GEOPL)
Publisher:	International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
ISBN:	9789290908555
Last Modified:	09 Feb 2023 10:45
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/150058

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