iDE
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Development_Enterprises (11.10.2013)
iDE, formerly International
Development Enterprises, manufactures, markets, and distributes affordable,
scalable microirrigation
iDE facilitates local
manufacture and distribution of these products through local supply chains that sell to farmers at an affordable price
which they can repay in one growing season. This strategy allows farmers to
grow higher value and surplus crops, and in turn links them to high-value crop
markets where they can realize profits from their higher yields.
iDE first point of entry to increase small-scale farmers
productivity is affordable irrigation equipment. It offer a range of products,
including pumps, drip systems, and water storage.
Although drip
irrigation is not a
new technology, iDE has made major strides in breaking down the costs of
irrigation systems to make them affordable to low-income farmers.
Micro-irrigation has enormous potential, as it uses 30%-60% less water than
traditional methods, reduces salinization, delivers water directly to the roots
of crops, and increases yields by 5%-50%.[5]