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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Agriculture Resources
Project Loan Agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America for Small Scale Irrigation Management
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August 1, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
The project loan agreement between Indonesia and the United States for small scale irrigation management. Read more
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Indonesia, East Asia and PacificSynthesis of Lessons Learned for Rapid Appraisal of Irrigation Strategies
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December 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development, Colorado State University
This study was conducted as part of the Water Management Synthesis Project, a program funded and conducted by USAID. The key project objective is to provide services in irrigated regions of the world for improving design and operation of existing and future irrigation projects and give guidance to...Read more
Drainage and Irrigation Recommendations for EMCIP Project Areas; Technical Report
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August 1, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
This report includes an evaluation and recommendations for drainage improvements and irrigation methods at four project areas.Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep., Middle East and North AfricaGrant Agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America for Simple Irrigation
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December 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International Development
The project grant agreement between Indonesia and the United States for a simple irrigation project. Read more
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Indonesia, East Asia and PacificEgypt Water Use and Management Project; Mid-Project Report, V. I, Project Summary, Conclusions and Recommended Pilot Projects for on - Farm Water Management
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September 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International Development, Colorado State University
The purpose of this document is to serve as a progress report for the Egypt Water Use and Management Project, September 1980. The major problems affecting irrigated agriculture in Egypt have been identified and much research has been accomplished. Implementation of meaningful solutions to major...Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep., Middle East and North AfricaJratunseluna Basin Updated Development Plan: Appendix B, Agriculture and Irrigation
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May 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International Development
The Directorate General of Water Resources Development (DGWRD) of the Ministry of Public Works, Government of Indonesia (GOI) contracted PRC Engineering Consultants, Inc. (PRC/EI) to provide consulting engineering services for preparing an integrated development plan for the Tuntang/Jragung Rivers...Read more
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Indonesia, East Asia and PacificProject Grant Agreement Between the Republic of Cape Verde and the United States of America for Irrigation Investigations and Training (Tarrafal Region)
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March 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
The project, which is further described in Annex 1, will consist of investigations of the availability and method of utilization of ground and surface water in the Tarrafal region of Sao Tiago Island, preliminary to establishing an expanded integrated irrigation system.Read more
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Cabo Verde, Sub-Saharan AfricaIrrigation in the Dominican Republic, Trip Report
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January 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
Theses notes are based on field tours, literature review, and discussions while on TDY in the Dominican Republic during September 26 - October 7, 1977. Field trips were made to the irrigated areas of San Juan de la Maguana, Bani, Yaque del Norte, and Yuna-Cuma.Read more
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Dominican Republic, Latin America and the CaribbeanProject Paper: Central Helmand Drainage and Irrigation Improvement
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February 1, 1975U.S. Agency for International Development
A project paper summarizing the drainage and irrigation improvement project in the Central Helmand of Afghanistan.Read more
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Afghanistan, South East AsiaOptimum Utilization of Water Resources for Agriculture With Special Emphasis on Systems Analysis of Watershed Management; Annual Technical Report 1971/1972
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April 17, 1973U.S. Agency for International Development
As a member of a consortium of U.S. universities dedicated to providing assistance for increasing world food production through optimum utilization of water resources for agriculture, the University of Arizona has concentrated its activities on those concerned with the source of the water supply...Read more
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