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

Research - Development Process for Improvement of on - Farm Water Management

Published: 
June 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
A research-development process for rapid improvement of on-farm water management through technology transfer is described. The process focuses on systematic research to identify problems, develop and assess solutions, and implement development programs at the farm level. An interdisciplinary team...Read more

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

Project Grant Agreement Between the Republic of Cape Verde and the United States of America for Irrigation Investigations and Training (Tarrafal Region)

Published: 
March 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
The project, which is further described in Annex 1, will consist of investigations of the availability and method of utilization of ground and surface water in the Tarrafal region of Sao Tiago Island, preliminary to establishing an expanded integrated irrigation system.Read more
Regional focus: 
Cabo VerdeSub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe, Anticipation of Economic and Humanitarian Needs: White and Black Irrigation in Rhodesia

Published: 
January 20, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
The uncertainty of the Rhodesian situation makes it extremely difficult to project or make recommendations for irrigated agriculture. This paper discusses environmental conditions, African irrigation, European irrigation, regional development, and recommendations. The African irrigation projects...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-Saharan Africa

Some Aspects of Irrigation Technology in Afghanistan

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Examines irrigation in Afghanistan and its effect in constraining increased national agricultural production. about 13 million acres, or two-thirds of the cultivable land, is irrigated, though much of it receives only supplemental water. includes a brief description of the irrigation problems in...Read more
Regional focus: 
AfghanistanSouth East Asia

Survey of the Fish Culture Potential in the San Julian and Alto Beni Colonization Projects of Bolivia

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Summarizes the on-site investigations into the potential of tropical fish culture in the Santa Cruz and Alto Beni regions of Bolivia. Each region is described in detail as to climate and topography, fish culture potential, fish culture project proposal, recommended culture fish, ecological impact,...Read more
Regional focus: 
BoliviaLatin America and the Caribbean

Irrigation in the Dominican Republic, Trip Report

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Theses notes are based on field tours, literature review, and discussions while on TDY in the Dominican Republic during September 26 - October 7, 1977. Field trips were made to the irrigated areas of San Juan de la Maguana, Bani, Yaque del Norte, and Yuna-Cuma.Read more
Regional focus: 
Dominican RepublicLatin America and the Caribbean

Irrigation Institutions and Water Users in Ecuador

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
EXAMINES HOW TO IMPROVE WATER MANAGEMENT AT THE SMALL FARM LEVEL IN ECUADOR. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY WERE TO DISCOVER THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF IRRIGATION INSTITUTIONS OPERATING IN THE ANDEAN REGION OF SOUTH AMERICA, TO IDENTIFY THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THEM AND WATER USERS, AND TO IDENTIFY...Read more
Regional focus: 
EcuadorLatin America and the Caribbean

Prefeasibility Studies of Selected Community Irrigation Systems; Vol. I: Task C

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Pro-feasibility report identifying at least 6000 hectares of irrigable land with systems requiring rehabilitation. The areas to be screened from a list of priority projects has provided to the contractor from USAID and the Government of Haiti. This report concerns on the Task C portion of the...Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

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