Improved Irrigation Transforms Farming and Livelihoods in Marib Governorate

For years, farmers in Marib faced significant challenges due to damaged irrigation channels, water loss, and low agricultural productivity. For one farming family of 15, unreliable irrigation meant poor harvests, limited cultivation, and constant repairs. Through support funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), CARE helped conflict-affected communities in Marib Governorate improve agricultural livelihoods through community irrigation infrastructure, agricultural inputs, and technical training. In this video, a family shares how improved irrigation channels, access to fertilizers, pesticides, improved seeds, and guidance from agricultural extension workers helped save water, increase crop yields, and improve their income and wellbeing. The project supported communities across Alwadi and Marib City districts through integrated humanitarian assistance, including cash support, resilience-building activities, and community agricultural assets. #Yemen #Marib #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #Resilience #Farmers #WaterManagement