HENAN AGRIC. DEVT.

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The project objectives are to alleviate poverty in several of the poorest counties in Henan Province by increasing crop, livestock and fish production and productivity. The project will: (a) improve and expand four Yellow River Diversion Schemes (YRDS) and sink 4,900 wells for conjunctive water use within the schemes; (b) sink 8,900 wells and rehabilitate another 3,600 in areas outside the YRDSs; (c) eliminate water logging and salinity problems by providing drainage and flood protection schemes; (d) provide needed inputs; (e) strengthen research and extension; (f) increase efficiency of livestock production through better feed, breeds, and veterinary services; (g) develop low-lying areas for fish production; and (h) invest in agroprocessing and agroindustry so as to utilize project outputs and by-products. The project will strengthen overall project management and environmental protection programs by providing equipment, technical assistance and training.