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

Farm Irrigation System Evaluation: A Guide for Management (Third Edition)

Published: 
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Describes and explains detailed procedures for field evaluation of the performance of several types of sprinkle, surface, and trickle (drip) irrigation systems and of management practices for use by irrigators, land managers, technicians, and students. Step-by-step instructions are provided for...Read more

Proceedings of the Fisheries Research Planning Workshop

Published: 
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
At the request of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD), A.I.D. commissioned a planning study to identify long-range research needs in fisheries and aquaculture. The study is one of three currently being carried out under A.I.D. direction. The study focuses on...Read more

Fisheries and Aquaculture; Collaborative Research in the Developing Countries - a Priority Planning Approach

Published: 
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Provides a study of opportunities for Title XII collaborative research between the U.S. and developing countries in the areas of fisheries and aquaculture and proposes a plan for such research. Potential collaborators are identified through inventories of U.S. universities and of universities and...Read more

Proceedings; Conference on the Development of Small-Scale Fisheries in the Caribbean Region

Published: 
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Includes 19 conference papers and other proceedings concerning small-scale fisheries where the priority is on fish production as a source of relatively low-cost protein and as a source of employment. The papers are organized into three broad categories: benefits of past experience including studies...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Inland Fisheries Development

Published: 
October 31, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
10/1/76 - 10/1/77. OVERALL PROJECT MADE BETTER THAN SATISFACTORY PROGRESS IN UPGRADING INSTITUTIONAL CAPABILITY OF FISHERIES DIVISION OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE. MOST IMPORTANT PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED WERE THE LACK OF FINGERLINGS AND IMPORT RESTRICTIONS ON COMMODITIES WHICH CAUSED A 5-MONTH DELAY...Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Recommendation on the Improvement of the Barit River Irrigation System, Bicol River Basin, Philippines; Volume Ii, Annex a: Production and Income of Farm Households in the Barit River Irrigation System

Published: 
August 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes several characteristics of households and related farm management characteristics of households which cultivate land within the project area of the Barit River Irrigation System (BRIS), Nabua, Camarines Sur, Philippines. The information contained in this report is primarily...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Aquaculture Production

Published: 
July 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
This document describes the project evaluation of a aquaculture production project. It provides lessons learned on research design and status updates on outputs of various fish production.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Research - Development Process for Improvement of on - Farm Water Management

Published: 
June 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
A research-development process for rapid improvement of on-farm water management through technology transfer is described. The process focuses on systematic research to identify problems, develop and assess solutions, and implement development programs at the farm level. An interdisciplinary team...Read more

Recommendation on the Improvement of the Barit River Irrigation System, Bicol River Basin, Philippines; Volume Ii, Annex B: Procedures for Economic Analysis

Published: 
May 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report outlines the procedures for economic analysis in relation to Volume II of the Bicol River Basin project in the Philippines.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Acid Sulfate Soils and Aquaculture

Published: 
April 27, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this Grant is to partially fund a small research project to identify the problem caused by acid sulfate soils in brackish water fish ponds and to develop methods for improving them.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

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