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

Aquatic Weed Control in Fish Ponds

Published: 
January 1, 1966
U.S. Agency for International Development
Results of 30 years of aquatic weed control research in fish ponds at this Station are summarized. This summary includes a listing of important algae genera and aquatic weed species, and information on pond construction features of significance in aquatic weed control, as well as mechanical,...Read more

Biological Means of Increasing Productivity in Ponds

Published: 
January 1, 1966
U.S. Agency for International Development
This study details an analysis of different species of fish to determine which types are most efficient for production and how that conclusion varies depending on different geographical and ecological conditions.Read more
Regional focus: 
East Asia and Pacific

Sprinkler Irrigation

Published: 
February 1, 1965
U.S. Agency for International Development
Sprinkling, as a method of irrigation, has been used for many years and in many parts of the world for the irrigation of nurseries, vegetables and special crops - crops which bring high return per unit of area. Last of the early systems were permanently installed spray lines. 3ince the...Read more
Regional focus: 
LibyaMiddle East and North Africa

Development of Commercial Farming of Tilapia in Jamaica, 1979-1983

U.S. Agency for International Development
This report covers the development of commercial farming of tilapia in Jamaica. A common reaction to the idea of commercial fish farming in Jamaica is to question its appropriateness in a small country surrounded by the sea. This island, however has long been a heavy importer of fish. The clear...Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Aquaculture

U.S. Agency for International Development
This report is a chapter of the IFS work, which includes chapters of all the scientific areas of the IFS granting program. This chapter on Aquaculture presents in numerical order the names and institutions of grantees who have received grants in this scientific area during the years 1974-1983.Read more

Fish Culture Expansion: Amendment No. 1

U.S. Agency for International Development
An amendment to a fish culture expansion project. The roots of this project go back to World War II when the Belgians initiated an extensive effort to promote pond fish culture. This action, motivated by the need for increased production of food for consumption in Zaire, was notably successful in...Read more
Regional focus: 
Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan Africa

Project Grant Agreement Between the Republic of Djibouti and the United States of America for Fisheries Development Project

U.S. Agency for International Development
Grant is provided to the Government of Djibouti to create a viable system for harvesting, storing, and marketing fish. The Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries Division (FD) will implement the project with TA from USAID and the Government of France. Emphasis will be on reducing the constraints to...Read more
Regional focus: 
DjiboutiMiddle East and North Africa

Cold Water Aquaculture in Ecuador

U.S. Agency for International Development
In his report on Aquaculture Development in Ecuador (Aug 1981), Dr. Ronald P. Phelps of Auburn University states that there is a wide variety of aquaculture potentials in Ecuador based on the diversity of geographical and natural resources. He correctly cites an increasing per capita consumption...Read more
Regional focus: 
EcuadorLatin America and the Caribbean

Progress Report on Fisheries Development in El Salvador

U.S. Agency for International Development
A progress report on fisheries development in El Salvador. In February 1971, at the request of USAID Mission El Salvador, Dr. Donovan D. Moss of the International Center for Aquaculture at Auburn University, conducted a survey of the inland fisheries of El Salvador. He was assisted by personnel of...Read more
Regional focus: 
El SalvadorLatin America and the Caribbean

Part II: Small Scale Fisheries Development

U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates six subprojects (SP's) constituting a project to promote small-scale fisheries in Indonesia. PES covers the period 1980-6/83 and is based on document review, site visits, and interviews with Directorate General of Fisheries (DGF), USAID/I, and consultant personnel. The project is...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

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