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Rainwater Harvesting for Semi-Arid Counties

Zai pits, tied ridges and farm ponds to stretch limited rainfall.

Kuza Editorial · 19 Aug 2026

Water harvesting captures runoff where it falls. Zai pits concentrate water and manure around each planting station. Tied ridges hold water in furrows. Farm ponds store runoff for supplementary irrigation.\n\nChoose the structure that matches your slope and soil. Combine with mulching to reduce evaporation.