Irrigation is central to building resilient, productive agriculture, particularly in dryland areas where rainfall patterns are increasingly unpredictable. Our approach focuses on farmer-led, efficient and sustainable irrigation, using appropriate technologies such as solar-powered pumps, water storage, drip irrigation and locally suitable distribution systems. By improving access to reliable water, farmers can move beyond rain-fed production towards more consistent, year-round agricultural activity and improved food security.

Through Prime the Pump™, irrigation is viewed as part of a wider water-security system rather than simply the installation of a borehole. We combine water assessment, solar pumping, storage, groundwater stewardship, efficient irrigation and climate-smart cropping to make every litre of water productive. Our solutions are designed to start at a manageable scale and expand as water availability, farmer capacity, production performance, markets and financing allow—supporting sustainable livelihoods while strengthening resilience to drought and climate change.