Authors :
Mahamadi Zoundi; Joachim Bonkoungou; Samandoulougou P. Hyacinthe Browson; Yamba Boubacar; Yahaya DIENE
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 12 - December
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14558015
Abstract :
The alluvial plain of Karfiguela, located in the
western part of Burkina Faso, has significant surface and
groundwater potential. However, its surface water
resources are under pressure due to the combined effect of
agricultural areas and the increasing number of farmers,
driven by population growth. Studies have shown that the
plain contains a very important and accessible aquifer
that, however, remains underutilized. In this context,
understanding the determinants of the use of alluvial
aquifer waters. The objective of the study is to analyse the
factors that determine the exploitation of groundwater to
address the shortage of surface water for irrigation
purposes. The methodological approach adopted involves
conducting a survey among farmers and their
organizations. The results reveal that the low exploitation
of this resource is attributed to several factors, including
the high cost of drilling wells and the lack of awareness
regarding the availability and accessibility of the alluvial
aquifer. The reliability of these results is limited by the
low level of participation from some farmers in the data
collection process, which was influenced by negative past
experiences.
Keywords :
Burkina Faso, Karfiguela Alluvial Plain, Groundwater, Irrigation.
References :
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The alluvial plain of Karfiguela, located in the
western part of Burkina Faso, has significant surface and
groundwater potential. However, its surface water
resources are under pressure due to the combined effect of
agricultural areas and the increasing number of farmers,
driven by population growth. Studies have shown that the
plain contains a very important and accessible aquifer
that, however, remains underutilized. In this context,
understanding the determinants of the use of alluvial
aquifer waters. The objective of the study is to analyse the
factors that determine the exploitation of groundwater to
address the shortage of surface water for irrigation
purposes. The methodological approach adopted involves
conducting a survey among farmers and their
organizations. The results reveal that the low exploitation
of this resource is attributed to several factors, including
the high cost of drilling wells and the lack of awareness
regarding the availability and accessibility of the alluvial
aquifer. The reliability of these results is limited by the
low level of participation from some farmers in the data
collection process, which was influenced by negative past
experiences.
Keywords :
Burkina Faso, Karfiguela Alluvial Plain, Groundwater, Irrigation.