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

Groundwater Markets in Pakistan: Participation and Productivity

Published: 
January 1, 1996
U.S. Agency for International Development
This study is part of a multifaceted study of agricultural production and rural poverty in Pakistan. Water markets provide one of the most promising institutional mechanisms for increasing access to irrigation from groundwater, particularly for tenants and small farmers in South Asia. This...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Warabandi in Pakistan's Canal Irrigation Systems: Widening Gap between Theory and Practice

Published: 
January 1, 1995
U.S. Agency for International Development
IIMI's Country Papers comprise a series of papers for each country where IIMI maintains a collaborating field operations activity. These papers record the results of research conducted by IIMI's Country Programs in consultation with their National Consultative Committees. Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Irrigation Systems Management Project, Phase II, Project Number 391-0467: Report on End-of-Project Workshop, Pearl Continental Hotel, Bhurban, [Pakistan], 18-19 April 1993

Published: 
April 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
An End-of-Project Workshop for the Irrigation Systems Management Project - Phase II (ISM-II) was held on April 18 and 19, 1993 at the Pearl-Continental Hotel in Bhurban near Murree. The purpose of this workshop was to elicit comments, evaluations, and recommendations from officials of the PIDs and...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Factors Determining Groundwater Use for Irrigation in Pakistan'S Punjab [Province]

Published: 
December 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes the results of research on groundwater use by farmers in a selected area of Pakistan's Punjab Province. The objectives of the research were to: 1) quantify groundwater extraction rates within a canal command area of the province; 2) relate these rates to the "safe...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Irrigation Systems Management Project, Phase II , Project Number 391-0467: End of Tour Report, November 1989 Through October 1992, Balochistan Ta Team

Published: 
October 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
The overall program achieved modest success in improving the design capability at division level. Success was achieved in computerizing the PID at Computer Cell and Circle levels. Great success was achieved in overhauling unused construction equipment at the mechanical workshop. Excellent results...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Mission Request for Extension Beyond Ten Years of Irrigation Systems Management Project

Published: 
February 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
Mission requests approval of a no cost extension of the Irrigation Systems Management (ISM) Project Assistance completion date from June 4, 1993 to December 31, 1993. This extension, which would take the project beyond ten years, is required to complete the delivery and installation of five large U...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Assessment of Hydraulic Monitoring Equipment Needs of Provincial Irrigation Departments

Published: 
August 1, 1991
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Irrigation Systems Management, (ISM) Project, Phase-II isdesigned to increase agricultural production of Pakistan byimproving the reliability of water delivery and the equity ofwater distribution throughout the four provinces.Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Irrigation Systems Management II (391-0467): Revised Plan of Work

Published: 
July 1, 1991
U.S. Agency for International Development
ISM-II is designed to improve operation of irrigation systems bysupporting development of the institutions responsible for system management, namely, the four Provincial Irrigation Departments (PIDs) and the Federal Coordination Cell. As in the initial Plan of Work, this revision will focus on the...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Irrigation Systems Management Project, Phase Ii, Project Number 391-0467: Operation and Maintenance Planning Workshop, Islamabad, December 3-4, 1990

Published: 
December 1, 1990
U.S. Agency for International Development
It is widely acknowledged that maintenance of the irrigation systems in Pakistan is deficient, leading to deterioration of the systems and a need for costly rehabilitation works. Improvement of maintenance is a major aspect of the overall ISRP/ISM Project. The World Bank has made preparation of...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Irrigation Systems Management-II Project: Plan of Work

Published: 
July 1, 1990
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Irrigation Systems Management (ISM) project is the first major instance of foreign donors directly supporting the activities of the Provincial Irrigation Departments (PIDs) in the construction, operation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems. Each department has extensive field...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

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