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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Performance Determinants of Irrigators Associations in National Irrigation Systems in Bicol, the Philippines: An Analysis
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January 1, 1995U.S. Agency for International Development
A major problem perennially faced by an agricultural economy like the Philippines is low agricultural productivity. With the scarcity of agricultural land that can be additionally cultivated, the country's thrust therefore is towards maximizing productivity in this sector to adequately feed...Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificIrrigation Management for Diversified Cropping in Rice-Based Systems in The Philippines
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January 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
AGRICULTURAL DIVERSIFICATION IS evolving as an attractive alternative in agricultural development due to declining worldwide commodity prices of staple crops, particularly rice, instability and unsustainability of agricultural production systems based on single crops, and declining income of the...Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificBaskets of Stones: Government Assistance and Development of Local Irrigation in a District of Northern Sumatera
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March 1, 1988U.S. Agency for International Development
Local irrigation networks built, operated and maintained for the local people rather than state irrigation agencies are prevalent throughout Afia. This research discusses the nature and consequences of state assistance to such local system. Focusing on a single administrative district in the...Read more
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Indonesia, East Asia and PacificImplementing the Irrigation Maintenance and Operations (M & O) Learning Process Regionally or Nationally
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March 1, 1988U.S. Agency for International Development
This report examines a maintenance and operations learning process which was developed to provide guidelines that will identify common problems with irrigation systems and to develop solutions that treat the causes of these problems.Read more
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Thailand, East Asia and PacificIrrigation System Operations Intensity and Relative Water Supply: the Asian Case
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March 1, 1988U.S. Agency for International Development
In order to perform satisfactorily, an irrigation system should be able to maintain an appropriate balance among the objectives of productivity, equate and efficiency. This report delves into the management of irrigation systems.Read more
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East Asia and PacificManagement - Focused Improvement of Irrigated Agriculture
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March 1, 1988U.S. Agency for International Development
Water control for improved management at the project level has been battered through a series of efforts. The understanding gathered through field studies was used to develop a design and management approach for level basins to improve farmer management of these field irrigation systems. This...Read more
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East Asia and PacificWorking Paper: Improving Public Policies and Programs for Small-Scale Irrigation Development in Asia
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March 1, 1988U.S. Agency for International Development
What is needed to improve the public policies and programs aimed at building new and rehabilitating existing small-scale irrigation systems? The present paper utilizes a variety of experiences from Asian settings to provide a policy framework and an overall program approach to this question...Read more
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East Asia and PacificModified Shallow Wells: A Farmer Developed Technology for Northeast Thailand
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August 1, 1987U.S. Agency for International Development
Northeast Thailand is characterized by a distinct dry season from October to April each year when rainfall is generally insufficient to support crop production.Read more
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Thailand, East Asia and PacificExperiences With Organizing Irrigators Associations: a Case Study from the Magat River Irrigation Project in the Philippines
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January 1, 1987U.S. Agency for International Development
Most water users associations organized in large systems are found only at the turnout level. Few irrigation system managers have ventured to organize water users associations above the turnout level. As a result, farmers are seldom given the opportunity to participate in the preparation of water...Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificStatus and Performance of Irrigation in Thailand
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January 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
The long-term development of irrigation in Thailand and its effect on rice yields are analyzed, using data from the period 1961-69. After providing an overview of the historical development of irrigation in Thailand, the report examines the status and performance of irrigation projects in terms of...Read more
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