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Bunds and Bugs in West Africa: Does Rice Irrigation Threaten Farmers' Health?

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Published: 
Friday, January 1, 1999
U.S. Agency for International Development
Wetland water management and irrigation schemes are thought to make a vector borne disease endemic worse in West Africa. The development and promotion of wetland/irrigated rice cultivation has been restrained because of such health concerns. With rapidly growing consumer demand for rice, and the limited options for intensification of upland areas, wetland rice developments become a major focus for agricultural policymakers and farmers.
Theme(s) & Sub-theme(s): 
AgricultureHealthWater, Sanitation, Hygiene
Resource type: 
Topical Report
Region & Countries: 
Sub-Saharan Africa
Resource Scale: 
Regional

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