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

Institutions, Incentives, and Irrigation in Nepal

Published: 
October 1, 1994
U.S. Agency for International Development
Since 1950, government-managed irrigation development has been a cornerstone of public policy in Nepal. Numerous case studies, however, have shown that government-managed systems, despite their tremendous advantages in material and engineering resources, are outperformed by the farmer-led,...Read more
Regional focus: 
NepalSouth 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

Irrigation Management Project Start - Up Workshop in Nepal, September 2 to 5, 1986

Published: 
October 1, 1986
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/Nepal requested the WASH Project to design and implement a start-up workshop for the new project. Participants were to include staff of the DIHM, USAID, and the organizations recently awarded the contract for assisting in the implementation of IMP. The contractor team consists of Louis...Read more
Regional focus: 
NepalSouth East Asia

Rapid Appraisal of Nepal Irrigation Systems

Published: 
April 1, 1986
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The objective of the rapid appraisals was to provide USAID and Nepal officials with relevant information on potential project sites.Read more
Regional focus: 
NepalSouth East Asia

Nepal's Small and Medium Scale Irrigation Sector: Report of the Special U.S. Review Team

Published: 
November 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
In June 1984, three U.S. experts conducted an in-country study of Nepal's small and medium scale irrigation sector and assessed its needs for assistance. The team's key conclusions, presented herein, are: (1) Irrigation water management is the most neglected aspect of Nepal's water...Read more
Regional focus: 
NepalSouth East Asia

Irrigation Development Options and Investment Strategies for the 1980'S: Nepal

Published: 
March 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The irrigation development options and investment strategies available to A.I.D. in Nepal's hill country are assessed. First, review of development options concludes in favor of irrigation system improvement over expansion and of small- over large-scale projects. Considerable effort should be...Read more
Regional focus: 
NepalSouth East Asia

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