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

Acid Sulfate Soils and Aquaculture

Published: 
April 27, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this Grant is to partially fund a small research project to identify the problem caused by acid sulfate soils in brackish water fish ponds and to develop methods for improving them.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Recommendation on the Improvement of the Barit River Irrigation System, Bicol River Basin, Philippines: Volume 1: Methodology for Irrigated Rice Production, System Planning and Design

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Irrigation water supply is only one input in an agricultural production system. However, the introduction of improved technology in one component of an overall production system often has implications for the overall system planning and management. Therefore, the development of successful irrigated...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Recommendation on the Improvement of the Barit River Irrigation Systems, Bicol River Basin, Philippines; Volume II: Summary Report

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
The primary objective of this research and development project is development of irrigated rice production system design procedures for the project area. The proposed improvements on the irrigation and drainage system, and production schedule must take maximum advantage of the existing system...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Project Implementation Order for Aquaculture Production Project

Published: 
January 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
This project agreement briefly explains the sector goal and project purpose for the Aquaculture Production Project and this course of action necessary for achieving the goal and purpose.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Inland Fisheries Project: Technical Report July-Dec. 1974

Published: 
January 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
Experiment designed to compare bangus production in newly constructed ponds with plankton as a food base.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Inland Fisheries

Published: 
January 1, 1975
U.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
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Water Management in Philippine Irrigation Systems, Research and Operations

Published: 
January 1, 1973
U.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
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Report of Fishcultural Investigations in the Philippines

Published: 
August 15, 1969
U.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
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Philippines - U.S. Workshop on Fisheries and Oceanography, 4-9 Dec. 1967, Manila

Published: 
December 1, 1967
U.S. Agency for International Development
Summary of a Philippines workshop on fisheries and oceanography which had its principal aim as accelerated production of food from the sea. Fish is second only to rice as a food source and is of great nutritional significance. Attention was called to the government's rice policy as a model and...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Accelerated 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
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

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