April to May 2010
Aug
to Dec 2010
June to July 2011
Preparing a development plan for irrigation from two dams already under construction, the Burdana dam on the Setit River and the Rumela dam on Atbara river. In addition to assuring water supplies to the existing New Halfa Irrigation Scheme more than 100,000 hectares of additional land can be irrigated. An integrated agricultural approach will include improvements to the existing rainfed agriculture and livestock production.
Investigating alternatives to irrigated agriculture (specifically rainfed farming and improved livestock management - both extensive and intensive). Estimating the potential for water-saving within the project or within other projects such as Gezira, to allow more water to be allocated to the irrigation parts of the project (possibly reducing long-term future storage requirements).
Head of the Agricultural Development Department and responsible for supervising a team of six local consultants of various disciplines. Reviewing existing traditional cultivation and transport techniques, and other methods used in the study areas, with particular reference to any existing or potential labour constraints. Arranging for assembly of research, and other relevant data, from all available sources, including other projects. Analyzing the existing farming systems and production methods and determining potential improvements taking full account of existing or potential constraints, including that of labour availability. Designing suitable cropping patterns and preparing crop, farm and project budgets. Formulating programmes and preparing cost estimates for adaptive research required to support the proposed development. Formulating and preparing cost estimates for possible improvements to traditional techniques. Updating crop and field water requirements.
Donor: Consortium of Arab Banks
Head of the Agricultural Development Department and responsible for supervising a team of six local consultants of various disciplines. Reviewing existing traditional cultivation and transport techniques, and other methods used in the study areas, with particular reference to any existing or potential labour constraints. Arranging for assembly of research, and other relevant data, from all available sources, including other projects. Analyzing the existing farming systems and production methods and determining potential improvements taking full account of existing or potential constraints, including that of labour availability. Designing suitable cropping patterns and preparing crop, farm and project budgets. Formulating programmes and preparing cost estimates for adaptive research required to support the proposed development. Formulating and preparing cost estimates for possible improvements to traditional techniques. Updating crop and field water requirements.
Donor: African Development Bank
Part of two man team preparing Project Completion Report for $US 35 million expansion of the 35,000 hectare sugar project. The expansion includes 3,000 hectares with irrigation infrastructure and farm machinery, 10 MW electrical power from generators, charcoal bricketting plant and 1,800 hectares of re-afforestation.