Asmara — 118 dams and micro-dams built in the Central region are significantly contributing in enriching the underground water and the development of irrigation farming, according to Eng. Abraham Daniel, Head of Agricultural Infrastructure in the region.
Indicating that the dams have the capacity to hold 20 million meter cubic water, Eng. Daniel stated that currently the dams and micro-dams are playing significant role in the cultivation of 1200-2000 hectares of fruit and vegetable farms in the region.
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