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supply for irrigation purposes either due to drought or<br />

huge water demand by various users including those<br />

employing traditional Irrigation schemes.<br />

In order to curb inadequate water supply for irrigation, the<br />

region needs to explore more seriously the posibility of<br />

getting some underground water or attempts should be<br />

made to draw water from Miwaleni Project/Kikuletwa.<br />

(ii)<br />

Ndungu Irrigation Project:<br />

Ndungu irrigation Project is among five irrigation projects<br />

in Mkomazi Valley. The five projects include, Ndungu<br />

(ha.680), Gonja (ha.600), Kihurio (ha.1670), Kisiwani<br />

(ha.360) and Igoma (ha.750) Ndungu Project was<br />

completed in 1990 and agricultural activity began<br />

immediately, with an average production of 5.5 tons per<br />

hectare. The table below indicates a trend in paddy and<br />

maize production in both Lower Moshi and Ndungu<br />

Irrigation schemes.<br />

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