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

Strategies for Irrigation Development Chad/USAID

Published: 
October 1, 1985
U.S. Agency for International Development
The potential for irrigation development in Chad's two climatic zones, the Sahelian and the Sudanian, is assessed. A brief introduction giving the report's perspective and a general country description precede summary statements on the irrigation analyses. A discussion of the Sahelian...Read more
Regional focus: 
ChadSub-Saharan Africa

Chad, Sategui-Deressia Irrigation Project

Published: 
January 1, 1973
U.S. Agency for International Development
This document presents an assessment of the Sategui-Deressia rice irrigation project in Chad. The assessment looks at the agriculture, credit, access to markets, hydrology and project costs and offers recommendations for USAID.Read more
Regional focus: 
ChadSub-Saharan Africa

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