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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Irrigation Assistance to Developing Countries Should Require Stronger Commitments to Operation and Maintenance
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August 29, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
Effective operation and maintenance requires a commitment by both the aid recipient and the donor. GAO found several problems affecting the performance of irrigation systems in each country visited, which raises questions concerning the level of capability and commitment that actually exists.Read more
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East Asia and PacificEvaluation Study of the Nam Tan Irrigation Project, Sayaboury Province, Laos
Published:
May 1, 1974U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this report is to provide an evaluation study of the irrigation development of 2,200 hectares of irrigable land and make recommendations for the best development possibility of the project.Read more
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Laos, East Asia and PacificDrip Irrigation Trials in Prey Veng and Svay Rieng 2005-2006
iDE
In this project, iDE cooperated with local farmers and farmer groups to set up and monitor field trials of drip irrigation systems in two locations in Cambodia during the 2005-2006 dry season. Low-cost drip irrigation holds promise as a means for increasing water use Productivity and Efficiency,...Read more
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Cambodia, East Asia and PacificDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.