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

Evaluation Study of the Nam Tan Irrigation Project, Sayaboury Province, Laos

Published: 
May 1, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this report is to provide an evaluation study of the irrigation development of 2,200 hectares of irrigable land and make recommendations for the best development possibility of the project.Read more
Regional focus: 
LaosEast Asia and Pacific

Improving Food and Nutrition Through Aquaculture in the Developing Countries

Published: 
January 1, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper describes selected aquaculture and discusses the most effective way to reinforce present research efforts. Research relating to LDC's should concentrate on important scientific problems concerned a small number of species: carps, catfish, tilapia, milkfish, mullets, and shrimps. The...Read more
Regional focus: 
East Asia and Pacific

Increasing Fish Production By Improved Fishcultures, Terminal Report

Published: 
August 30, 1973
U.S. Agency for International Development
"Increasing Fish Production by Improved Fishcultures" is an extension of a prior USAID project which is in need of further technical services in aquaculture and other fishery fields. Due to greater detail and effort this is a more technical project than prior reports.Read more
Regional focus: 
East Asia and Pacific

Length - Weight Relationships of Freshwater Fishes of Thailand

Published: 
February 1, 1973
U.S. Agency for International Development
Length-Weight data on fishes are useful to biologists for a variety of purposes. The data presented are especially valuable because they are derived from measurements of fishes taken from lakes, swamps, and reservoirs in major river systems throughout Thailand over an extended period of time. Since...Read more
Regional focus: 
ThailandEast Asia and Pacific

Inland Fisheries Progress in Thailand 1972

Published: 
January 15, 1973
U.S. Agency for International Development
The report recommends: greater responsibility for the Research Review Committee of the Inland Fisheries Division, effective cultural systems for the major food fishes, designing future production research, less emphasis on learning to spawn new species with pituitary injection, increased pelleted...Read more
Regional focus: 
ThailandEast Asia and Pacific

Water Management in Philippine Irrigation Systems, Research and Operations

Published: 
January 1, 1973
U.S. Agency for International Development
PRESENTS 18 PAPERS READ AT THE WATER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP HELD IN DECEMBER, 1972, BY THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE INTERNATIONAL RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE. THEY DEAL WITH SOIL-PLANT-WATER RELATIONSHIPS, SYSTEM AND PILOT PROJECT OPERATIONS, TECHNICAL PROBLEMS, ECONOMIC PROBLEMS, AND THE...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Aquacultural Survey in Japan

Published: 
February 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this survey was to assess the value of Japan's aquacultural methods in terms of direct or indirect application in other countries, and to evaluate present and future status of aquacultures in Japan. The aquacultures discussed are: Ayu, Japanese eel, Yellowtail, Japanese oyster,...Read more
Regional focus: 
JapanEast Asia and Pacific

Relationship of Thai Fish Culture Program to Production of Fish in the Lower Mekong Area

Published: 
February 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
Research by Thailand Department of Fisheries Stations and Research Units has developed cultures for use in hatcheries, rice fields, ponds, cages, pens and irrigation ditches that can be utilized in rapid expansion of fish production as irrigation water is made widely available from Mekong...Read more
Regional focus: 
ThailandEast Asia and Pacific

Inland Fisheries Progress in Thailand 1971

Published: 
January 15, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report identifies the progress on the fisheries program in Thailand in 1971 and the future opportunities to increase fish production even more. This includes evaluating the opportunities to improve fishery pond efficiency in both fresh and brackish water fisheries.Read more
Regional focus: 
ThailandEast Asia and Pacific

Inland Fisheries Progress in Thailand 1970

Published: 
February 15, 1971
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report identifies the progress on the fisheries program in Thailand in 1970 and the future opportunities to increase fish production even more. This includes evaluating different fish species and identifying the important ingredients for highly productive fish culture feeds.Read more
Regional focus: 
ThailandEast Asia and Pacific

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