ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND FOOD SECURITY CONTRIBUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL IRRIGATION AND FARM PONDS: EVIDENCE FROM NORTHERN BURKINA FASO

The dry spells are severe obstacles to rainfed agriculture in Sahelian countries. farmers believe supplemental irrigation is an excellent way adapt spells. In this study, we analyzed the contribution of food security and compared profitability different types ponds constructed by northern Burkina Faso. Human cereal requirement was used as indicators analyze security. criteria for analyzing selected were gross margin (GM), net present value (NPV), internal rate return (IRR) payback period (PBP). results show that additional yield corn obtained with makes it possible meet monthly needs at least 17 people generates GM FCFA 178,483 (US$ 309.26) no irrigation. estimate NPV, from IRR PBP showed 15 agricultural seasons varies between type constructed. Given up-front cost farmers’ lack resources, require a subsidy or credit policy facilitate adoption