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

Improving Irrigation Management of Farms: Annual Technical Report, 1977/1978

Publication date:
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report details the accomplishments of the Mona Reclamation Experimental Project, a project to develop a fund of water management information and gain experience in the factor limiting or accelerating its adaptation in new countries. Pakistan was the country where the study was implemented.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Pakistan
South East Asia

Improving Agricultural Production through Farm Water Management

Publication date:
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
This booklet describes the benefits of irrigation system improvement for on-farm management in Pakistan. The major technical procedures that were used in the study to accomplish the improvements have included watercourse rehabilitation, land leveling, better field water application methods and...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Pakistan
South East Asia

International Center for Aquaculture; Final Report

Publication date:
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose was to provide core support for the maintenance and further development of Auburn's capability to promote utilization of aquaculture and to further the development of that capability in the war on poverty and hunger in the LDCs. Funds were to broaden discipline base as applied to...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Zimbabwe
Sub-Saharan Africa

Farm Irrigation System Evaluation: A Guide for Management (Third Edition)

Publication date:
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Describes and explains detailed procedures for field evaluation of the performance of several types of sprinkle, surface, and trickle (drip) irrigation systems and of management practices for use by irrigators, land managers, technicians, and students. Step-by-step instructions are provided for...Read more

Proceedings of the Fisheries Research Planning Workshop

Publication date:
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
At the request of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD), A.I.D. commissioned a planning study to identify long-range research needs in fisheries and aquaculture. The study is one of three currently being carried out under A.I.D. direction. The study focuses on...Read more

Proceedings; Conference on the Development of Small-Scale Fisheries in the Caribbean Region

Publication date:
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Includes 19 conference papers and other proceedings concerning small-scale fisheries where the priority is on fish production as a source of relatively low-cost protein and as a source of employment. The papers are organized into three broad categories: benefits of past experience including studies...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Latin America and the Caribbean

Inland Fisheries Development

Publication date:
October 31, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
10/1/76 - 10/1/77. OVERALL PROJECT MADE BETTER THAN SATISFACTORY PROGRESS IN UPGRADING INSTITUTIONAL CAPABILITY OF FISHERIES DIVISION OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE. MOST IMPORTANT PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED WERE THE LACK OF FINGERLINGS AND IMPORT RESTRICTIONS ON COMMODITIES WHICH CAUSED A 5-MONTH DELAY...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Jamaica
Latin America and the Caribbean

Recommendation on the Improvement of the Barit River Irrigation System, Bicol River Basin, Philippines; Volume Ii, Annex a: Production and Income of Farm Households in the Barit River Irrigation System

Publication date:
August 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes several characteristics of households and related farm management characteristics of households which cultivate land within the project area of the Barit River Irrigation System (BRIS), Nabua, Camarines Sur, Philippines. The information contained in this report is primarily...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Philippines
East Asia and Pacific

Aquaculture Production

Publication date:
July 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
This document describes the project evaluation of a aquaculture production project. It provides lessons learned on research design and status updates on outputs of various fish production.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Philippines
East Asia and Pacific

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