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
Report on Fish Culture Activities in the Lower Sao Francisco Valley, Brazil
Published:
December 2, 1974U.S. Agency for International Development
The fish culture practices applied in the lower Sao Francisco River Valley are described. The principal species cultivated is "curimata paou", Proohilodus argenteus, although t'piau verdadeiro", Leporinus piau, and 'mandf amarelo", Pimelodus olariast are also farmed...Read more
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Brazil, Latin America and the CaribbeanLake Izabal Fisheries Survey
Published:
September 5, 1973U.S. Agency for International Development
In response to a request by the Government of Guatemala and under the sponsorship of USAID, a pre-feasibility fishery survey was conducted from June 11 to 22, 1973, on the Lake Izabal, Rio Dulce, El Golfete system. The objectives were to provide the Ministry of Agriculture with recommendations for...Read more
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Guatemala, Latin America and the CaribbeanPlan for a Surface Irrigation System for the Taboga Exp. Station, Costa Rica
Published:
April 1, 1973U.S. Agency for International Development
This report is based on a brief trip to Costa Rica by J.E. Christiansen and Rex F. Nielson to provide technical assistance in the planning of an irrigation and drainage system for the Taboga Experimental Station in the Province of Guanacaste. A three-day visit was made to the area, and shorter...Read more
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Costa Rica, Latin America and the CaribbeanResume of Auburn University's Participation in the Brazil Fisheries Project
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January 1, 1973U.S. Agency for International Development
A short-term survey of fisheries development in Northeast Brazil was carried out June 27 - September 3, 1966 by a Team of three professors (Dendy, Shell, Prather) from Auburn's Fisheries Department under personal contracts with the U.S. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries. Preliminary...Read more
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Brazil, Latin America and the CaribbeanDevelopment Programs for Inland and Coastal Fisheries for Latin American Countries
Published:
January 1, 1973U.S. Agency for International Development
This study covers the development programs for inland and costal fisheries for Latin-American countries.Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanIrrigation Requirements and Ground Water Development
Published:
December 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development
The paper presents a moisture availability index that is suggested for use in evaluating water balance conditions. It further presents a method for estimating irrigation requirements that has been evaluated using Brazilian climatic data. Comprehensive tables are provided including a detailed...Read more
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Brazil, Latin America and the CaribbeanFish Culture Extension Project: Brazil, June-Nov. 1972
Published:
November 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development
The objective of the fish culture extension project is to assist DNOCS extension agents (specifically those of the Covenio USDENE/DNOCS/USAID -DPAN) in the planning and installation of pilot fish culture enterprises on private farms in Northeast Brazil for the purpose of increasing animal protein...Read more
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Brazil, Latin America and the CaribbeanEconomic Aspects of Irrigation from Ground Water
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January 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development
Typical examples of economic analysis of ground water development in Brazil are discussed, citing specific data for Bolivian conditions with conversion to Cruzeiro values, but without a detailed knowledge of commodity prices and costs in Brazil. Use of ground water can produce both irrigation and...Read more
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Bolivia, Latin America and the CaribbeanIrrigation Requirements in Latin American Countries
Published:
January 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development
A study on irrigation requirements in Latin American Countries. With increasing needs for the developments of their natural resources, many Latin American countries are placing increased emphasis upon irrigation and the evaluation of the availability of moisture requirements for agricultural...Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanSub-Irrigation in the Zapotitan Project
Published:
October 1, 1971U.S. Agency for International Development
Studies were made to determine the feasibility of Sub-Irrigation in the lower portions of the Zapotitan Valley. The report suggests sub-irrigation as a possibility for some of the areas within the valley.Read more
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