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
The Corporate Ecosystem Services Review Case Study: Anglo American
Published:
January 1, 2013U.S. Agency for International Development, World Resources Institute
The Brazilian government plans to increase metal ore output by 30 percent by 2030, with an increase in extraction from the Amazon region. This is a significant business opportunity for mining companies, but balancing commercial and conservation efforts presents a challenge. Anglo American, a large...Read more
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Brazil, Latin America and the CaribbeanProgress Report on Fisheries Development in Northeast Brazil
Published:
February 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International Development
This report summarizes the pertinent activities related to fishery and fish culture research and training within the DNOCS fishery organization during the period January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1978. Previous progress reports describe fisheries development in Northeast Brazil.Read more
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Brazil, Latin America and the CaribbeanReport on Fish Culture Activities in the Lower Sao Francisco Valley, Brazil
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December 2, 1974U.S. Agency for International Development
The fish culture practices applied in the lower Sao Francisco River Valley are described. The principal species cultivated is "curimata paou", Proohilodus argenteus, although t'piau verdadeiro", Leporinus piau, and 'mandf amarelo", Pimelodus olariast are also farmed...Read more
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Brazil, Latin America and the CaribbeanResume of Auburn University's Participation in the Brazil Fisheries Project
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January 1, 1973U.S. Agency for International Development
A short-term survey of fisheries development in Northeast Brazil was carried out June 27 - September 3, 1966 by a Team of three professors (Dendy, Shell, Prather) from Auburn's Fisheries Department under personal contracts with the U.S. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries. Preliminary...Read more
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Brazil, Latin America and the CaribbeanIrrigation Requirements and Ground Water Development
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December 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development
The paper presents a moisture availability index that is suggested for use in evaluating water balance conditions. It further presents a method for estimating irrigation requirements that has been evaluated using Brazilian climatic data. Comprehensive tables are provided including a detailed...Read more
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Brazil, Latin America and the CaribbeanFish Culture Extension Project: Brazil, June-Nov. 1972
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November 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development
The objective of the fish culture extension project is to assist DNOCS extension agents (specifically those of the Covenio USDENE/DNOCS/USAID -DPAN) in the planning and installation of pilot fish culture enterprises on private farms in Northeast Brazil for the purpose of increasing animal protein...Read more
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Brazil, Latin America and the CaribbeanEconomic Evaluation of Brazil Aquaculture Project (11/19/73-12/3/73)
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January 1, 1968U.S. Agency for International Development
ANALYZES THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF PROPOSED FARMER-OWNED AND OPERATED AQUACULTURE ENTERPRISES IN NORTHEAST BRAZIL. THE EVALUATION PRESENTS ESTIMATED FIXED AND VARIABLE COSTS AS WELL AS AN ILLUSTRATIVE PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT. FIGURES ARE BASED ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT EACH FARMER WOULD BUILD AND...Read more
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