Productivity and Efficiency

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.

Productivity and Efficiency Resources

Design, Operation and Economics of a Small-Scale Hatchery for the Larval Rearing of Fugpo, Penaeus Monodon Fab.

Published: 
July 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
The economic importance of the Penaeus Monodon Fabricus (sugpo, prawn) cannot be overemphasized. This is evidenced by the interest shown by aquaculturists in Southeast Asia in the mass culture of this species. One of the major problems in the mass production of sugpo is how to obtain a constant...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Terminal Report: Optimum Utilization of Water for Agriculture with Emphasis on On-Farm Water Management

Published: 
June 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Grant enabled Utah State University to expand its competence and become a center for worldwide training and research in the fields of water management, irrigation and drainage. New courses were added that cater to students from developing countries. In 1974 during a review of the Grant...Read more

Optimum Utilization of Water for Agriculture, With Emphasis on Farm Water Management; Terminal Report, 1969-1978

Published: 
June 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
The grant enabled Utah State U to expand its competence and become a center for worldwide training and research in the fields of water management, irrigation and drainage. There has been increasing evidence that there is an urgent need for more food and better nutrition. Food production is closely...Read more

Black Bush and Tapakuma Irrigation Projects, Georgetown, Guyana; Trip Report

Published: 
May 1, 1978
U.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
Regional focus: 
GuyanaLatin America and the Caribbean

Project Evaluation of the Inland Fisheries Development Project

Published: 
May 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
A project evaluation of the USAID Inland Fisheries Development Project in Jamaica, October 1976-1977.Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

U.S. University Role in Education for Marine Resources Development in the LdC's

Published: 
March 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Representatives from U.S. universities concerned with international educational assistance in the marine sector gathered at the University of Rhode Island in December 1977 to discuss their common interests. Some of the topics reviewed were near shore and artisan fisheries, aquaculture, coastal land...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Investigation Into the Microbiological Quality of Fish in Guatemala and Costa Rica

Published: 
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Two preliminary surveys were made on the quality of fish caught by artisan fishers in Costa Rica and Guatemala. The presence of microbiological contamination was tested from point of catch to sale in Costa Rica, and in various retail markets in Guatemala. Observations were made on sanitary...Read more
Regional focus: 
Costa RicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Improving Irrigation Management of Farms: Annual Technical Report, 1977/1978

Published: 
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report details the accomplishments of the Mona Reclamation Experimental Project, a project to develop a fund of water management information and gain experience in the factor limiting or accelerating its adaptation in new countries. Pakistan was the country where the study was implemented.Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Improving Agricultural Production through Farm Water Management

Published: 
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
This booklet describes the benefits of irrigation system improvement for on-farm management in Pakistan. The major technical procedures that were used in the study to accomplish the improvements have included watercourse rehabilitation, land leveling, better field water application methods and...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

International Center for Aquaculture; Final Report

Published: 
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose was to provide core support for the maintenance and further development of Auburn's capability to promote utilization of aquaculture and to further the development of that capability in the war on poverty and hunger in the LDCs. Funds were to broaden discipline base as applied to...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-Saharan Africa

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