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Sustainable Irrigation Practices at McCormick & Company's India Sites

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Agricultural Manufacturing Office Strategic Interest
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Amazon
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Area: 5888268 km2
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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: India
Basins: Godavari
Project SDGs:
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Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2.4)
Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
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Sustainable Withdrawals
Progress to Date: NA Reduce water footprint
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Business
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2018  »  Ongoing
Contextual Condition(s): REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Additional Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Beneficiaries: Manufacturers
Planning & Implementation Time: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $1,000 - $10,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: corporate
Project Challenges: Other
Project Source: CDP
Profile Completion: 80%

Project Overview

The company sets up farmer support projects that teach farmers a range of good agricultural practices including improved irrigation techniques. We have partnered with drip irrigation providers to supply farmers with modern irrigation systems at a subsidized rate. We are also working with suppliers and farmers to implement SAN standards across our five iconics. These standards require water conservation and recommend re-circulation and reuse to reduce overall water usage.

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The company sets up farmer support projects that teach farmers a range of good agricultural practices including improved irrigation techniques. We have partnered with drip irrigation providers to supply farmers with modern irrigation systems at a subsidized rate. We are also working with suppliers and farmers to implement SAN standards across our five iconics. These standards require water conservation and recommend re-circulation and reuse to reduce overall water usage.

Project Results

Water conservation, water efficiency, and water reuse.

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Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Project Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Manufacturers
Months & Implementing: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $1,000 - $10,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: Corporate funding
Challenges: Other

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McCormick & Company, Inc. (Organization)

www.mccormickcorporation.com

McCormick &amp; Company is an American food company that manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavoring products for the industrial, restaurant, institutional, and home markets Learn More


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