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

Integrated Agriculture - Aquaculture Farming Systems

Published: 
January 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
Although integrated agriculture - aquaculture (IAA) farming has been practiced in Asia for centuries and offers efficient resource utilization, reduces risk by diversifying crops, and provides additional food and income, reliable quantitative production and management guidelines have yet to be...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Philippine Municipal Fisheries: a Review of Resources, Technology and Socioeconomics

Published: 
January 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
International interest in the socioeconomic development of traditional small-scale fisheries has grown rapidly in the last 10 years. This report, first in a series of country reviews, reviews the current status of Philippine municipal fisheries. Six areas are discussed: (1) Sector Overview:...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

A Research Framework for Traditional Fisheries

Published: 
January 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report identifies areas of traditional fisheries research which have the greatest potential for contributing to the solution of problems facing traditional fishermen and their communities. To achieve this purpose, this report draws on both theoretical and empirical considerations available in...Read more
Regional focus: 
East Asia and Pacific

Recommendations Concerning the Feasibility of a Proposed Assistance to Small Scale Fisheries Project to Be Developed By Indonesia

Published: 
September 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes USAID assistance to small scale fisheries in Indonesia. It identifies constrains and assets for fisheries development. The report evaluates six projects which include, (1) artisan fisheries management (2) floating fish cage tests (3) ice plant at Meringgai (4) macrobrachium...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

End of Project Evaluation of the Aquaculture Production Project

Published: 
September 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Aquaculture Production Project (APP) was undertaken by the Government of the Philippines with assistance from USAID. The APP was a follow up to the Inland Fisheries Project (IFP) that started in 1971 and ended in 1974.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Recommendation on the Improvement of the Barit River Irrigation System, Bicol River Basin, Philippines; Volume Ii, Annex a: Production and Income of Farm Households in the Barit River Irrigation System

Published: 
August 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes several characteristics of households and related farm management characteristics of households which cultivate land within the project area of the Barit River Irrigation System (BRIS), Nabua, Camarines Sur, Philippines. The information contained in this report is primarily...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Aquaculture Production

Published: 
July 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
This document describes the project evaluation of a aquaculture production project. It provides lessons learned on research design and status updates on outputs of various fish production.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Recommendation on the Improvement of the Barit River Irrigation System, Bicol River Basin, Philippines; Volume Ii, Annex B: Procedures for Economic Analysis

Published: 
May 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report outlines the procedures for economic analysis in relation to Volume II of the Bicol River Basin project in the Philippines.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Acid Sulfate Soils and Aquaculture

Published: 
April 27, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this Grant is to partially fund a small research project to identify the problem caused by acid sulfate soils in brackish water fish ponds and to develop methods for improving them.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Recommendation on the Improvement of the Barit River Irrigation System, Bicol River Basin, Philippines: Volume 1: Methodology for Irrigated Rice Production, System Planning and Design

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Irrigation water supply is only one input in an agricultural production system. However, the introduction of improved technology in one component of an overall production system often has implications for the overall system planning and management. Therefore, the development of successful irrigated...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

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