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

Technical Guide to Water Management on Small Farms

Published: 
January 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
In recent years, supplemental irrigation systems have been used to boost production in rain-scarce agricultural areas. This report offers a guide to some technologies developed under A.I.D. auspices to help small farmers maximize the use of scarce water resources. The subject of rain fed...Read more

Review of Breeding and Propagation Techniques for Grey Mullet, Mugil Cephalus L.

Published: 
January 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
Although the size, nutritional quality, fecundity, and adaptability of mullet, especially grey mullet (Mugil Cephalus L.), indicate their potential as a major source of animal protein in the world's tropical and subtropical coastal areas, mullet have yet to be successfully bred in captivity...Read more

Objective Method for Determining Fish Growth from Length - Frequency Data

Published: 
January 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
Document offers an objective method for determining fish growth from length-frequency data.Read more

Tropical Man-Made Lakers, African Fish and Cheap Protein

Published: 
January 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
In modern times, reservoir construction with multipurpose objectives has been undertaken on a massive scale, especially since the advent of hydroelectric power generation. In many areas, however, the least utilized resource of reservoirs is the fishery. Often, no provision is made for a fishery...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Constraints on Small Farmers in the Precision Land Leveling Program in the Pakistani Punjab

Published: 
December 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
A Precision Land Leveling Program (PLLP) undertaken as part of the On-Farm Water Management (OFWM) Project in Pakistan has failed to reach the small farmer. This report summarizes results of a farmer survey conducted to determine the causes of this failure and offers suggestions to improve the...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Meskene and Tel Tamer Irrigation and Cropping Plan Report

Published: 
November 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
This study was performed by USAID as contracted with the Soil Conservation Service for technical services and feasibility studies for a sprinkler irrigation system and cropping plan for the establishment of two cattle dairy farms in Syria. These plans call for the establishment of forage crops and...Read more
Regional focus: 
Syrian Arab RepublicMiddle East and North Africa

Economic, Social and Cultural Aspects of Stock Assessment for Tropical Small-Scale Fisheries

Published: 
November 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
The aim of this paper is to help define, from a social science perspective, the nature of those issues facing us. First and foremost, the ultimate test of any research and development program for small-scale tropical fisheries is the extent to which it improves the well-being of small-scale...Read more

Development of Irrigated Agriculture in Upper Volta: Proposals for a Second Program, 1980-1985

Published: 
October 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
A study mission went to Upper Volta to examine conditions in the irrigated farming sector with the competent authorities, reviewed the status of programs and their implementation and discussed operations for the coming years. The conclusions and recommendations are presented in this report.Read more
Regional focus: 
Burkina FasoSub-Saharan Africa

Development of Irrigated Agriculture in Gambia: General Overview and Prospects, Proposals for a Second Program, 1980-1985

Published: 
October 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
A mission of experts examined the present status of irrigation and irrigated farming projects in Gambia with national officials, drafted an appraisal of the first program, analyzed prospects and compiled the necessary materials and data for the design of the second program. Specifically the mission...Read more
Regional focus: 
Gambia, TheSub-Saharan Africa

Development of Irrigated Agriculture in Mali: General Overview and Prospects, Proposals for a Second Program, 1980-1985

Published: 
October 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
Experts visited Mali to study the status of irrigation and irrigated farming projects in Mali. The mission attempted to: analyze the main constraints to developing irrigation at the national level, making proposals to overcome these constraints, identifying future studies, gathering data on the new...Read more
Regional focus: 
MaliSub-Saharan Africa

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