Semi-Arid Farming Analysis: Rainwater Harvesting Impact

Python data analysis of the impact of rainwater harvesting systems on crop yields and drought resilience in semi-arid farming regions. The analysis provides insights into effective water management strategies.

Key Insights:

  • Farms with rainwater harvesting systems experience a higher percentage of low-impact drought conditions.
  • Surprisingly, farms without these systems showed slightly higher average yields during both low and moderate drought impacts.
  • The differences in crop yields between farms with and without rainwater harvesting systems were not statistically significant.
  • This held true for both low impact (p-value = 0.8474) and moderate impact (p-value = 0.3338) drought conditions.
  • Data Analysis: Utilized Python and Pandas for data analysis, examining the correlation between rainfall and crop yield.
  • Visualization: Created visual representations of drought impact levels and crop yields using Matplotlib and Seaborn.
  • Statistical Testing: Conducted statistical tests to evaluate the significance of differences in crop yields.

Project Impact: The findings suggest that while rainwater harvesting systems mitigate drought severity, integrating them with other agricultural practices could enhance crop productivity. This analysis informs future water distribution efforts in semi-arid regions.