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Research Overview

Theme: Nationalist-based analysis of water resources and traditional irrigation methods for increasing wheat production.
Location: Bosoo Village Administration, Odaa Bultum district, West Hararge, Ethiopia.
Community Livelihood: Primarily agriculture-based.
Challenges: Lack of infrastructure (drinking water, roads, power, network).

Research Purpose & Objectives

To utilize local natural water resources to enhance wheat crop production and improve community livelihoods.

1. Water Natural Resources and Their Use

Water Management: Emphasizes the importance of preserving water hygiene, efficient use for development, and strengthening administration for future generations.
Modernizing Irrigation: Crucial for economic growth and development expansion.
Irrigation Water Management (IWM):
- Ensuring proper water amounts without waste and at the right time.
- Calculating water usage and needs for development.
- Strengthening IWM to prevent conflict among water users (upstream/downstream).
Irrigation Process: Scheduled watering of plants based on needs, minimizing waste through cycles.
Efficiency Measurement: Compares water used from source to water directly reaching plants.
Soil Moisture: Essential to maintain, especially when seeds are filling (target: 10 inches).
Estimated Water Use Ratio (Wheat): 81.1% efficiency for the first three rounds of watering over ten weeks.

2. Increasing Summer Wheat Crop Production

Goal: Accelerate economic growth and achieve food security by optimizing wheat production using Saaqata River resources.
Impact: Shift from dependence to productivity, ensuring a sustainable future.
Key Strategies for Wheat Production Increase:
- Increase production by 1%-30%.
- Protect soil health.
- Use clean fertilizer.
- Modernize farming practices.
Agricultural Inputs & Estimates (per 10.38 hectares):
- Wheat seeds: 1338 kg
- Fertilizers (including transport): 6596.32 kg
- Tractor use (estimated equivalent): 1000 kg
- Harvesting machine (estimated equivalent): 4613.33 kg
- Pesticides: 300 kg
- Worker power, living expenses, transport, minor expenses: 700 kg
Output: Comparison of wheat production and income using financial analysis techniques.
Result: 15.6% increase in results from the Saaqata River.

Summary of Findings

IWM Efficiency: Using IWM tools, the estimated water use efficiency was 81.1% of the total required for ten weeks, indicating efficient irrigation when properly managed.
Wheat Production Increase: Utilizing natural water resources led to an estimated 15.6% increase in wheat production profit, contributing to food security and economic efficiency.

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