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
Guidelines for Gravity-Fed Drip Irrigation on Slopes in Myanmar
iDE
This guide from Proximity Design (formerly iDE Myanmar) outlines considerations for using low-pressure drip irrigation kits on stepp and gentle slopes. While not as easy as installations on flat ground, it is still possible to use drip irrigation very effectively on crops grown on sloping land.Read more
Regional focus:
MyanmarEast Asia and PacificApplying Fertilizer With Drip Irrigation
iDE
This guide from Proximity Design (formerly iDE Myanmar) guides smallholder farmers in the process of applying fertilizer through drip irrigation systems.Read more
Regional focus:
MyanmarEast Asia and PacificLow Pressure Drip Irrigation for Commercial Vegetables in Myanmar
iDE
This paper describes iDE's experience with product design and farmer uptake of drip irrigation kits in Myanmar.Read more
Regional focus:
MyanmarEast Asia and PacificDevelopment of Low Cost Drip Irrigation in Myanmar
iDE
This paper is a more condensed version of "Low Pressure Drip Irrigation for Commercial Vegetables in Myanmar" and describes the experience of Proximity Designs (formerly iDE Myanmar) of drip irrigation for smallholder farmers.Read more
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MyanmarEast Asia and PacificDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.