Integrated Modern Agriculture Development Project

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The objective of the Integrated Modern Agriculture Development Project for China is to develop sustainable and climate resilient agricultural production systems in selected areas of Gansu, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Liaoning provinces; Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region; and Chonqging municipality. The project has four components. (1) Irrigated agriculture infrastructure improvement component seeks to improve farmland infrastructure and the reliability and efficiency of irrigation and drainage systems. It aims at stimulating irrigated agriculture and water productivity by improving water use efficiency and the adoption of water saving techniques. (2) Enhanced climate-smart agricultural practices component will build on the improved irrigation infrastructure and water delivery activities to improve the productivity of irrigated agriculture, increase farmers' incomes, and reduce their vulnerability to adverse climatic events. (3) Institutional strengthening and capacity building component seeks to improve the capacity of farmers, farmer organizations, and institutions at various levels for conducting and promoting sustainable and climate resilient agriculture. (4) Project management support component will provide support for project implementing agencies at each level to manage, implement, supervise and monitor project activities and progress.