Agriculture
Globally, the agricultural sector consumes about 70% of the planet’s accessible freshwater. Because water is vital for the success of agriculture, proper water management techniques are necessary to meet food and fiber material demands around the world. Resources available here pay special attention to efficient irrigation and sustainable agriculture techniques.
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Matching Cropping Systems to Water Supply Using an Integrative Model
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April 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International Development, Colorado State University
Matching cropping systems to available water supply is a major element in the complex process of choosing a suitable cropping system. This manual, using examples from studies conducted in Pakistan, describes an integrative mathematical model to assist in this process. The first step in evaluating...Read more
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Pakistan, South East AsiaConstraints on Small Farmers in the Precision Land Leveling Program in the Pakistani Punjab
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December 1, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development, Colorado State University
A Precision Land Leveling Program (PLLP) undertaken as part of the On-Farm Water Management (OFWM) Project in Pakistan has failed to reach the small farmer. This report summarizes results of a farmer survey conducted to determine the causes of this failure and offers suggestions to improve the...Read more
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Pakistan, South East AsiaFarm Water Management in Upland Areas of Baluchistan
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January 1, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development, Colorado State University
WATER LOSSES DURING DELIVERY FROM SOURCE TO THE FIELD AVERAGED 24%, WHICH IS ABOUT HALF AS MUCH LOSS AS IN THE PUNJAB. THIS RESULTS FROM WATERCOURSES BEING SHORTER AND OPERATING WATER SURFACE LEVELS THAT ARE COMMONLY LOWER THAN THE SURFACE OF ADJACENT LANDS. HIGHER COST OF WATER RESULTS IN FARMERS...Read more
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Pakistan, South East AsiaRecommendation on the Improvement of the Barit River Irrigation System, Bicol River Basin, Philippines; Volume Ii, Annex a: Production and Income of Farm Households in the Barit River Irrigation System
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August 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes several characteristics of households and related farm management characteristics of households which cultivate land within the project area of the Barit River Irrigation System (BRIS), Nabua, Camarines Sur, Philippines. The information contained in this report is primarily...Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificResearch - Development Process for Improvement of on - Farm Water Management
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June 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development, Colorado State University
A research-development process for rapid improvement of on-farm water management through technology transfer is described. The process focuses on systematic research to identify problems, develop and assess solutions, and implement development programs at the farm level. An interdisciplinary team...Read more
Recommendation on the Improvement of the Barit River Irrigation System, Bicol River Basin, Philippines; Volume Ii, Annex B: Procedures for Economic Analysis
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May 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
This report outlines the procedures for economic analysis in relation to Volume II of the Bicol River Basin project in the Philippines.Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificZimbabwe, Anticipation of Economic and Humanitarian Needs: White and Black Irrigation in Rhodesia
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January 20, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
The uncertainty of the Rhodesian situation makes it extremely difficult to project or make recommendations for irrigated agriculture. This paper discusses environmental conditions, African irrigation, European irrigation, regional development, and recommendations. The African irrigation projects...Read more
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Zimbabwe, Sub-Saharan AfricaRecommendation on the Improvement of the Barit River Irrigation System, Bicol River Basin, Philippines: Volume 1: Methodology for Irrigated Rice Production, System Planning and Design
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January 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
Irrigation water supply is only one input in an agricultural production system. However, the introduction of improved technology in one component of an overall production system often has implications for the overall system planning and management. Therefore, the development of successful irrigated...Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificRecommendation on the Improvement of the Barit River Irrigation Systems, Bicol River Basin, Philippines; Volume II: Summary Report
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January 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
The primary objective of this research and development project is development of irrigated rice production system design procedures for the project area. The proposed improvements on the irrigation and drainage system, and production schedule must take maximum advantage of the existing system...Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificWorld Water for Agriculture: Climate, Precipitation Probabilities and Adequacies for Rain fed Agriculture
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January 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
World food production depends to an important degree upon the availability of water for crop production. Crop production is principally a function of soil water availability, soil fertility and (within an optimum range) available energy. Either deficits or excesses of any of these factors result in...Read more
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