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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Audit of International Irrigation Management Institute's Indirect Costs
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October 1, 1995U.S. Agency for International Development
The audit covered the period from January 1, 1989 through December 31, 1984. During this period, IIMI reported that it received a total of $316,856 for indirect costs from USAID. The audit objective was to determine whether the indirect costs claimed by IIMI are in accordance with the terms of the...Read more
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Sri Lanka, South East AsiaPerformance 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 PacificPractices for Year-round Irrigation in Mahaweli System B
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December 1, 1994U.S. Agency for International Development
System 'B' farmers have a relatively dry period of ten months from Jan. to Oct. where non-rice crops can be successfully grown. Thus, they have an opportunity to get the highest price available in the market by scheduling planting to suit market windows. Further, they can undertake to...Read more
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Sri Lanka, South East AsiaReview of Operation & Maintenance of System B Irrigation Facilities, Maduru Oya project, Sri Lanka
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March 1, 1994U.S. Agency for International Development
This document is a review of operation and maintenance of System B Irrigation Facilities of the Maduru Oya Project in Sri Lanka. The purpose of this inspection was to review the O&M procedures, policies and practices of system B and to recommend modifications to improve practices to ensure...Read more
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Sri Lanka, South East AsiaFinal Report: On-Farm Irrigation Development Assistance
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September 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
In March of 1990, a contract was entered into between the contractor and USAID/Honduras for services to the Government of Honduras in the development of on-farm irrigation systems. The work was to be done through the PRORIEGO program, sponsored by USAID and the Government of Honduras and under the...Read more
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Honduras, Latin America and the CaribbeanIrrigation Management Systems [IMS]: Amendment No. 3
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August 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
To date, AGR/ILD has taken action on the conditionality and the directed evaluation. The II P component evaluation will occur in mid August 1993 and will address concerns such as cost/benefit of the II P component given the large reduction in targeted area, direct impact on the farmer,...Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep., Middle East and North AfricaHelmand-Arghandab Valley Irrigation System -- a Change Assessment: 1973-1990
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February 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
The Helmand-Arghandab Valley irrigation system in southern Afghanistan is one of the country's most important capital resources. Prior to the civil and military conflict that has engulfed Afghanistan for more than 15 years, land irrigated by the system produced a large proportion of the...Read more
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Afghanistan, South East AsiaIrrigation Water Cost Recovery in Egypt: Determination of Water Costs
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January 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
This study addresses the problem of identifying incremental operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation (OM&R) expenditures needed to raise the performance of the water delivery system in Egypt to DO adequate level. Emphasis is placed on developing a procedure for allocating the costs of the...Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep., Middle East and North AfricaFactors Determining Groundwater Use for Irrigation in Pakistan'S Punjab [Province]
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December 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes the results of research on groundwater use by farmers in a selected area of Pakistan's Punjab Province. The objectives of the research were to: 1) quantify groundwater extraction rates within a canal command area of the province; 2) relate these rates to the "safe...Read more
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Pakistan, South East AsiaCommercial Agricultural Production and Marketing (CAPM) Irrigation Scheme Rehabilitation Upgrading Program and Identification of Irrigation Companies and Firms in the Area
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December 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
The objective of the Irrigation Engineering Consultancy is to provide technical assistance for the Commercial Agricultural Production and Marketing (CAPM) team, as well as, the Swaziland Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC) in the rehabilitation of irrigation schemes, training of garmers...Read more
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