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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Final Report: On-Farm Irrigation Development Assistance
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September 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
In March of 1990, a contract was entered into between the contractor and USAID/Honduras for services to the Government of Honduras in the development of on-farm irrigation systems. The work was to be done through the PRORIEGO program, sponsored by USAID and the Government of Honduras and under the...Read more
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HondurasLatin America and the CaribbeanInitial Investigation Into the Problems and Prospects of the Irrigation of Fruit and Vegetables on the Belize Commercialization of Alternative Crops Project
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September 30, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
Results of an initial survey for the Belize Commercialization of Alternative Crops Project of the prospects for irrigated fruit and vegetable farming in Orange Walk and Corozal Districts are reported. General investigation of natural rainfall, local irrigation experience and expertise, water...Read more
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BelizeLatin America and the CaribbeanInstitutional and Land Constraints to Irrigated Agriculture in the Aqua Plaines of the Dominican Republic
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July 1, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
In an effort to expand the irrigation that is essential for agriculture and economic growth in the Azua valley, the Government of the Dominican Republic (GODR) in April 1978 initiated the YSURA irrigation project. Despite important quantifiable results, however, YSURA has been plagued by...Read more
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Dominican RepublicLatin America and the CaribbeanSelected Alternatives for Irrigated Agricultural Development in Azua Valley, Dominican Republic
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August 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
Findings of a 2-week study to define options - primarily through public sector channels - for increasing the productivity of irrigated farming in the Dominican Republic's Azua Valley are summarized. The Valley's agricultural system and existing and planned irrigation infrastructure are...Read more
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Dominican RepublicLatin America and the CaribbeanIrrigation Development Options and Investment Strategies for the 1980'S: USAID/Peru
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March 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
Results are presented of a rapid reconnaissance survey undertaken to determine a USAID/Peru strategy to support irrigated agriculture in the 1980's. Recommendations are that USAID/P support: (1) community-initiated micro-scale irrigation projects in the Sierra Region, along with incentive...Read more
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PeruLatin America and the CaribbeanSmall Farm Self-Help Irrigation Projects
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December 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
Nine principles for irrigation water management drawn from A.I.D.'s successful Small Farm, Self-Help Irrigation program in Guatemala are presented and discussed. (1-2) Identify site suitability and benefit potential and locate farmers willing to participate in a self-help project. (3)...Read more
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GuatemalaLatin America and the CaribbeanUSAID/Haiti Evaluation of the Irrigation Component of the Integrated Agricultural Development Project
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September 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates irrigation component of a project to strengthen the Irrigation Service of Haiti's Ministry of Agriculture (MOA). Special evaluation covers the period to 8/83 and is based on document review, site visits, and interviews with farmers and with USAID/H, MOA, Ministry of Planning (MOP),...Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanIrrigation Projects Document Review: Central and South America
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February 1, 1981U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
This study was conducted as part of the Water Management Synthesis Project, a program funded and assisted by USAID. Utah State University and Colorado State University served as lead universities for the project. This report focuses on findings in Central and South America.Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanAssessment of Irrigation Activities in Bolivia
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January 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International Development
The use of irrigation in Bolivia is very inefficient. Although approximately two-thirds of the nation's population is engaged in agriculture, production remains at a low level. Traditional production methods, poor management, and lack of capital are primary obstacles to improved productivity...Read more
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BoliviaLatin America and the CaribbeanBlack Bush and Tapakuma Irrigation Projects, Georgetown, Guyana; Trip Report
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May 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
The Guyana Small Farm Development Project is AID's portion of a jointly financed project in the Black Bush area of Guyana. The global project proposes to rehabilitate an existing rice irrigation system and extend it so rice can be double cropped on some 75,000 acres. The AID component will...Read more
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