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

Irrigation Requirements and Ground Water Development

Published: 
December 1, 1972
U.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
Regional focus: 
BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean

Fish Culture Extension Project: Brazil, June-Nov. 1972

Published: 
November 1, 1972
U.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
Regional focus: 
BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean

Progress Report on Fisheries Development in Northeastern Brazil. I: Aquaculture

Published: 
August 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
The United States Agency for International Development has been providing assistance to the Government of Brazil in freshwater fisheries since 1966. The project goal established for this assistance to create a freshwater fisheries group capable of planning and conducting practical research programs...Read more
Regional focus: 
BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean

Irrigation Analysis for Selected Crops, Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Published: 
July 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
The principal area covered by this study consists of the plains between the Rio Grande and the Rio Piray north of latitude 18 15'S with some consideration in the north to the area between the Rio Piray and the Rio Yapacani. Within this study area agricultural development offers a large...Read more
Regional focus: 
BoliviaLatin America and the Caribbean

Lake Nicaragua Fisheries Survey

Published: 
June 15, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
In response to a request by the National Development Institute of Nicaragua (INFONAC), a fishery survey under the sponsorship of USAID/Nicaragua was conducted from February 28 to March 17, 1972, on Lake Nicaragua. The objectives of this survey were to assess the economic potential of the fishery...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Irrigation Requirements and Water Balance, Arenal Proposed Project, Costa Rica

Published: 
June 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
ICE has completed a preliminary study for the construction of a dam and reservoir on the Rio Arenal. The principal purpose is the production of electrical energy. Construction of this power facility will make available an adequate supply of irrigation for a large area of agricultural lands in...Read more
Regional focus: 
Costa RicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Needs and Requirements for Irrigation, Comayagua and Vicinity, Honduras

Published: 
June 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
The valley areas in the vicinity of Comayagua and Siuatepeque offer considerable potential for agricultural development. Irrigation facilities have been constructed capable of delivering irrigation water to areas for more extensive than those currently irrigated. An analysis is made of the adequacy...Read more
Regional focus: 
HondurasLatin America and the Caribbean

Irrigation Projects in Guatemala, Observations and Recommendations

Published: 
May 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
This study is a result of an official request from the Guatemalan Government through USAID/Guatemala and AID/Washington to Utah State University for Technical Assistance in Drainage and Irrigation. The following plan of work was suggested: (A) Evaluate actual drainage and salinization problem in...Read more
Regional focus: 
GuatemalaLatin America and the Caribbean

Economic Aspects of Irrigation from Ground Water

Published: 
January 1, 1972
U.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
Regional focus: 
BoliviaLatin America and the Caribbean

Aquaculture Developments in Peru

Published: 
January 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
For an indefinite period beginning April 1, 1972, the inhabitants of the greater Lima area were unable to purchase red meat for the first 15 days of each month. In other cities in rural areas of Peru, people were unable to obtain beef two days each week. To compensate for the lack of beef, the...Read more
Regional focus: 
PeruLatin America and the Caribbean

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