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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Agriculture Resources

Environmental Guidelines for Irrigation

Published: 
June 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
The guidelines and checklist were prepared for individuals who are responsible for the environmental aspects in irrigation project planning. Successful integration of the environmental component with the inputs from other disciplines requires a basic understanding of the technical factors and...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Report of the Egyptian Irrigation Management Systems By the USAID Design Team: Manpower Development and Training

Published: 
May 9, 1981
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentCH2M HILL
A design is presented for a Manpower Development and Training Program (MDTP), part of a proposed A.I.D. project (Irrigation Systems Management) to upgrade the institutional capabilities of Egypt's Ministry of Irrigation (MOI). The design team recommends that the MOI meet short-term needs for...Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Irrigation Development Options and Investment Strategies for the 1980'S: Bangladesh

Published: 
May 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
A brief history of A.I.D. irrigation projects in Bangladesh prefaces this analysis of development options (e.g., irrigated vs. rain fed farming, expansion vs. intensification of irrigation) and investment strategies (e.g., direct and indirect funding) for A.I.D. involvement during the 1980's...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Report of the Egyptian Irrigation Management Systems By the USAID Design Team: Main Report; Egyptian Irrigation Systems Operation, Maintenance, and Structural Replacement

Published: 
May 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentCH2M HILL
A USAID team worked with the Egyptian Ministry of Irrigation (MOI) to design a program to improve irrigation water use in medium size structures in the country's old lands irrigated area. Examining issues of irrigation system operation, maintenance, and structural replacement, the team...Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Irrigation Development Options and Investment Strategies for the 1980'S: Pakistan

Published: 
May 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Due to poorly maintained public watercourses and inadequate field ditches, water conveyance and application efficiencies are low in Pakistan's Indus Basin, the world's largest continuous irrigation system. This paper reports a study team's findings and recommendations for improving...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Irrigation Development Options and Investment Strategies for the 1980'S: Nepal

Published: 
March 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The irrigation development options and investment strategies available to A.I.D. in Nepal's hill country are assessed. First, review of development options concludes in favor of irrigation system improvement over expansion and of small- over large-scale projects. Considerable effort should be...Read more
Regional focus: 
NepalSouth East Asia

Irrigation Projects Document Review

Published: 
February 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
This study was conducted as part of the Water Management Synthesis Project, a program funded and assisted by USAID. Utah State University and Colorado State University served as lead universities for the project.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Irrigation Projects Document Review: Near East and Africa

Published: 
February 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
This study was conducted as part of the Water Management Synthesis Project, a program funded and assisted by USAID. Utah State University and Colorado State University served as lead universities for the project. This report focuses on findings in Africa.Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Irrigation Projects Document Review: East Asia

Published: 
February 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
This study was conducted as part of the Water Management Synthesis Project, a program funded and assisted by USAID. Utah State University and Colorado State University served as lead universities for the project. This report focuses on findings in East Asia.Read more
Regional focus: 
East Asia and Pacific

Irrigation Projects Document Review: The Indian Subcontinent

Published: 
February 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
This study was conducted as part of the Water Management Synthesis Project, a program funded and assisted by USAID. Utah State University and Colorado State University served as lead universities for the project. This report focuses on findings on the Indian subcontinent.Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

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