Productivity and Efficiency
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.
Productivity and Efficiency Resources
Management Turnover of a Pump Irrigation System in The Philippines: The Farmer'S Way
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January 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
The Philippines' National Irrigation Administration (NIA) of the Philippines has piloted and implemented several approaches to organizing farmers to undertake management responsibilities for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of irrigation systems. in 1983, NIA piloted a new approach...Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificRole of Chicken Manure in The Production of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis Niloticus (L.)
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January 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
Two grow-out experiments were conducted to evaluate the functional role of chicken manure for Nile tilapia. Oreochromis niloticus (L.), production in central Thailand. Experiment 1 examined the relationship between chicken manure input and net fish yield (NFY). Experiment 2 determined the value of...Read more
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Thailand, East Asia and PacificTrophic Models of Aquatic Ecosystems
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January 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
An improved version ofJ.J. Polovina's ECOPATH program for the construction of steady-state multispecies ecosystem models from fisheries data is presented. This new version, called"ECOPATH II,"differs from the original, aside from being more user-friendly, in a number of important...Read more
Environment and Aquaculture in Developing Countries
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January 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
Aquaculture, like all interventions by humans to exploit or manage natural resources for food production, has the potential for causing environmental harm as well as for improving livelihood and nutrition. Aquaculture development must be u undertaken in a broad intersectoral context, considering...Read more
On The Role of Urea in Pond Fertilization
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January 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
Two experiments were conducted to better understand the role of urea in pond fertilization. in experiment 1, urea dissolved in pond water and incubated in aquaria at approximately 30degrees Celsius disappeared at a rate of 303ug urea-N1 day under natural sunlight conditions, and 102 ug urea-N1 day...Read more
ICLARM Report, 1992
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January 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
The outcome of the Plan was a redefining of ICLARM's goal from the broad "Statement of Purpose" shown in previous Reports, to the following: Improved production and management of fisheries resources for sustainable benefits of present and future generations of low-income users in...Read more
Directory of The Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientists
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January 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
This is the first full directory of the Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientists (NTAS) published since the Network was established in 1987. The contents of this directory were culled from the responses of a questionnaire which was sent out to 579 members in April 1992. This directory comprises a...Read more
Project Partial Termination Report: Oman Fisheries Development and Management Project
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December 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
From its inception, the Oman Fisheries Development and Management Project (FDMP) has pursued the primary goal of sustainable growth and development of the fisheries industry in Oman by working to strengthen the technical, administrative and management skills of the Directorate General of Fisheries...Read more
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Oman, 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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Swaziland, Sub-Saharan AfricaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.