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

Water Production Functions as Related to Time and Amount of Irrigation and Rain

Published: 
May 29, 1990
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentWinrock International
The workshop had the following objectives: 1. Consider the basic processes that determine crop water use and soil water balance characteristics. 2. Discuss the theoretical and experimental methods for evaluation of evapotranspiration (soil evaporation and transpiration). 3. Consider the effect...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndiaSouth East Asia

Participatory Irrigation Management: Case Study of Bhadrutar and Hakuwa Canals

Published: 
December 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentWinrock International
The purpose of this Natural Resource Management Paper Series is to make the results of the research activities related to natural resources available to a larger audience, and to acquaint younger staff and students with advanced methods of research and statistical analysis. It is also hoped that...Read more
Regional focus: 
NepalSouth East Asia

Community - Managed Irrigation Systems: Case Study of Arughat - Vishal Nagar Pipe Irrigation Project

Published: 
December 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentWinrock International
This is a case study of the Arughat-Vishal Nagar Pipe Irrigation Project. Communal irrigation systems are an important part of national development because they make use of many smaller rivers and streams not tapped by national systems. Communal systems are cheaper to construct and maintain than...Read more
Regional focus: 
NepalSouth East Asia

Video: Improving People's Livelihoods with SolutionMUS - Small Livestock

Published: 
May 1, 2015
Winrock International
Most livelihood activities require water. Productive water services alone increase income and food security but the benefits of this productive water can be solidified and amplified through targeted livelihoods support programs. This video tells the story of Nyakonge, a pastoralist village in...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Video: Improving People's Livelihoods with SolutionMUS - Livestock and Gardening

Published: 
May 1, 2015
Winrock International
Most livelihood activities require water. Productive water services alone increase income and food security but the benefits of this productive water can be solidified and amplified through targeted livelihoods support programs. This video tells the story of Peter Mbuya, a poultry and goat farmer...Read more

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