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New projects in Sub Sahara Africa has given farmers the ability to grow crops in all seasons of the year. Prior to the instillation of Solar Powered Irrigation systems, the farmers of the Kalalé District suffered from malnutrition due to the the dry season’s incompatible agricultural environment. However, “since 2007, when the pilot systems went in, results have been amazing. The farmers, all women, have grown almost 2 tons of produce per month per system. That’s enough to feed themselves and their families and to produce a large surplus (80 percent of what they grow) of highly valued vegetables ranging from tomatoes and carrots to amaranth and moringa to sell at local markets. Money derived from sales has allowed them to purchase staples and protein sources to hold them over during the dry season. Previously, they had to ration their supplies until the next harvest. They also increased their intake of vegetables significantly, amounting to 1 pound per day per person, equal to the daily recommended five servings for each individual.”

-http://miller-mccune.com/business_economics/saving-sub-sahara-africa-a-drip-at-a-time-1748