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

Irrigation Projects Document Review: Central and South America

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 Central and South America.Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Reducing Farm Delivery Losses in Pakistan

Published: 
January 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
Irrigation is an essential component of Pakistan's agriculture with more than 13 million ha irrigated. This study reviews the on-farm irrigation water delivery and then details the benefits and costs of a number of alternative improvements for reducing delivery losses. A strategy for future...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Grant Agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America for Simple Irrigation

Published: 
December 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
The project grant agreement between Indonesia and the United States for a simple irrigation project. Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Korean Irrigation

Published: 
December 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
The irrigation project evaluated in this report was designed to help South Korea become self-sufficient in rice and barley and to raise farm incomes. Fifty-five irrigation works including pumping systems, drainage, reservoir construction, and land reclamation were completed. All were small (and in...Read more
Regional focus: 
Korea, Dem. Rep.East Asia and Pacific

Energy in Irrigation in Developing Countries: an Analysis of Energy Factors to Be Included in a National Food Policy

Published: 
December 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
In response to the challenge posed by escalating increases in the amount of energy needed for irrigation in developing countries, this report analyzes current energy consumption in irrigation, renewable energy technologies, and relevant food policy issues facing developing country governments. The...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Impact of Irrigation on Development: Issues for a Comprehensive Evaluation Study

Published: 
October 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
Although irrigation can greatly improve the world's capacity to feed itself by increasing agricultural production, most irrigation projects fall short of this goal. These failures are due sometimes to defective design, but more often to the expense involved, poor management and leadership, and...Read more

Egypt Water Use and Management Project; Mid-Project Report, V. I, Project Summary, Conclusions and Recommended Pilot Projects for on - Farm Water Management

Published: 
September 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The purpose of this document is to serve as a progress report for the Egypt Water Use and Management Project, September 1980. The major problems affecting irrigated agriculture in Egypt have been identified and much research has been accomplished. Implementation of meaningful solutions to major...Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Annual Technical Report: Improving Irrigation Water Management on Farms, April 1, 1979 to May 31, 1980

Published: 
June 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Inadequate water is the primary constraint on agricultural production in a large portion of the developing countries. The technology for using available water supplies most efficiently is either lacking or not adapted to the available resources, in many of these countries. Recognizing that these...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Jratunseluna Basin Updated Development Plan: Appendix B, Agriculture and Irrigation

Published: 
May 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Directorate General of Water Resources Development (DGWRD) of the Ministry of Public Works, Government of Indonesia (GOI) contracted PRC Engineering Consultants, Inc. (PRC/EI) to provide consulting engineering services for preparing an integrated development plan for the Tuntang/Jragung Rivers...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Improving Irrigation Water Management on Farms

Published: 
May 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Inadequate on-farm water management (OFWM) is often the main constraint to agricultural production in the developing world. This final report describes the results of an AID-funded, 1968-80 research project in Pakistan by Colorado State University (CSU) to develop guidelines to improve OFWM. A...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

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