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4. Environment

4.1 Characteristics of the natural environment

The mentioned area has the average amount of rainwater between 1,001 - 1,500 milliliters.
It is situated in the zone of semi-arid climate. The area is flat. The altitude level is 200 meters from

the sea level. The soil is sandy clay loam. The level of organic matter is low. The ground water

cannot be used. The water at the soil surface is at a good level. Regarding water quality, the water
can be used for agriculture only.

4.2 Characteristics of land users implementing the technology

Land users settle down and implement the technology as individuals/ households. They

have incomes from outside the farm accounting for 30-50% of all incomes. Regarding the wealth
level, they have enough to get by. The land where the technology is implemented accounts for

0.32-0.81 ha. Land ownership is individual. They receive rights of land tenure.

Service access and infrastructures

Aspect Access

Health Good

Education Medium

Technical aid Good

Employment (such as outside the agricultural Good

sector)

Market Good

Energy Medium

Road and transportation Good

Drinking water and sanitation Good

Financial services Medium

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