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
Small-Scale Fisheries of San Miguel Bay, Philippines: Economics of Production and Marketing
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January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
The economic aspects of small-scale fisheries production and marketing operations in San Miguel Bay, Philippines, and the distribution of total catch and revenues among major gear types are addressed in this report, consisting of 9 separate papers, each viewing the topic from a different angle. The...Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificICLARM - CLSU Integrated Animal - Fish Farming Project: Poultry - Fish and Pig - Fish Trials
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January 1, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
The rising costs of high-protein fish feed and inorganic fertilizer have led to increased interest in the utilization of animal manures in aquaculture and in the traditional systems which integrate animal husbandry with aquaculture. This report describes two experiments conducted at the Freshwater...Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificReport of a Planning Workshop on Irrigation Water Management
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January 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International Development
Irrigation expansion has become vital to agricultural development in the major rice-growing countries over the last 10-15 years. As part of its efforts to increase irrigation efficiency and eliminate the technical, economic, and socio-institutional problems that impede rice production, the...Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificIntegrated Agriculture - Aquaculture Farming Systems
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January 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International Development
Although integrated agriculture - aquaculture (IAA) farming has been practiced in Asia for centuries and offers efficient resource utilization, reduces risk by diversifying crops, and provides additional food and income, reliable quantitative production and management guidelines have yet to be...Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificInland Fisheries
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January 1, 1975U.S. Agency for International Development
This document outlines a three page appraisal report of a USAID aquaculture project in the Philippines. The project was not completed due to insufficient candidates for training.Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificWater Management in Philippine Irrigation Systems, Research and Operations
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January 1, 1973U.S. Agency for International Development
PRESENTS 18 PAPERS READ AT THE WATER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP HELD IN DECEMBER, 1972, BY THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE INTERNATIONAL RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE. THEY DEAL WITH SOIL-PLANT-WATER RELATIONSHIPS, SYSTEM AND PILOT PROJECT OPERATIONS, TECHNICAL PROBLEMS, ECONOMIC PROBLEMS, AND THE...Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificReport of Fishcultural Investigations in the Philippines
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August 15, 1969U.S. Agency for International Development
It is estimated that the total fish catch in the Philippines needs to increase over 25% to meet the current minimum needs of the population. This document identifies fishing improvement techniques in brackish water and fresh water to increase fish production in the country. The proposed method to...Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificAccelerated Agricultural Project: Training Program Review, National Irrigation Administration, the Philippines
U.S. Agency for International Development
The overall intention of the team is to provide specific, useful, and readily implementable suggestions. Recommendations are intended to provide ways to move a function now in place, with a history and momentum, toward increased excellence. This should be done without major disruption and without...Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificStatus. of Philippines Demersal Stocks: an Overview
U.S. Agency for International Development
A study covering the stocks of demersal fish in the Philippines and the issues of their supply.Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificUN-Water Country Brief: Philippines
Published:
June 1, 2013U.S. Department of State
A data-rich water national snapshot that serves as an easy reference of aggregated national information for decision makers.Read more
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