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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Water Management for Small Farms: A Training Manual for Farmers in Hill Areas, Instructor's Guide
Published:
November 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development, Colorado State University
This booklet is not a detailed guide for hands-on training. It merely suggests the types of exercises that the instructor can use to help the student (farmer or technician) learn the applicable irrigation principles and practices presented in its companion training manual, Water Management for...Read more
Training Manual for Agricultural Water Management Specialists
Published:
March 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International Development, Colorado State University
Improved on-farm water management (OFWM) is a vital area for improving agricultural production in developing countries. This training manual contains the lesson plans and outlines the course of study given to water management extension specialists ("agricultural officers") in the OFWM...Read more
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