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

Research - Development Process for Improvement of on - Farm Water Management

Publication date:
June 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Colorado State University
A research-development process for rapid improvement of on-farm water management through technology transfer is described. The process focuses on systematic research to identify problems, develop and assess solutions, and implement development programs at the farm level. An interdisciplinary team...Read more

Acid Sulfate Soils and Aquaculture

Publication date:
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/Country focus:
Philippines
East Asia and Pacific

Project Grant Agreement Between the Republic of Cape Verde and the United States of America for Irrigation Investigations and Training (Tarrafal Region)

Publication date:
March 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
The project, which is further described in Annex 1, will consist of investigations of the availability and method of utilization of ground and surface water in the Tarrafal region of Sao Tiago Island, preliminary to establishing an expanded integrated irrigation system.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Cabo Verde
Sub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe, Anticipation of Economic and Humanitarian Needs: White and Black Irrigation in Rhodesia

Publication date:
January 20, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
The uncertainty of the Rhodesian situation makes it extremely difficult to project or make recommendations for irrigated agriculture. This paper discusses environmental conditions, African irrigation, European irrigation, regional development, and recommendations. The African irrigation projects...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Zimbabwe
Sub-Saharan Africa

Some Aspects of Irrigation Technology in Afghanistan

Publication date:
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Colorado State University
Examines irrigation in Afghanistan and its effect in constraining increased national agricultural production. about 13 million acres, or two-thirds of the cultivable land, is irrigated, though much of it receives only supplemental water. includes a brief description of the irrigation problems in...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Afghanistan
South East Asia

Survey of the Fish Culture Potential in the San Julian and Alto Beni Colonization Projects of Bolivia

Publication date:
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Summarizes the on-site investigations into the potential of tropical fish culture in the Santa Cruz and Alto Beni regions of Bolivia. Each region is described in detail as to climate and topography, fish culture potential, fish culture project proposal, recommended culture fish, ecological impact,...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Bolivia
Latin America and the Caribbean

Irrigation in the Dominican Republic, Trip Report

Publication date:
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Theses notes are based on field tours, literature review, and discussions while on TDY in the Dominican Republic during September 26 - October 7, 1977. Field trips were made to the irrigated areas of San Juan de la Maguana, Bani, Yaque del Norte, and Yuna-Cuma.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Dominican Republic
Latin America and the Caribbean

Irrigation Institutions and Water Users in Ecuador

Publication date:
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
EXAMINES HOW TO IMPROVE WATER MANAGEMENT AT THE SMALL FARM LEVEL IN ECUADOR. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY WERE TO DISCOVER THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF IRRIGATION INSTITUTIONS OPERATING IN THE ANDEAN REGION OF SOUTH AMERICA, TO IDENTIFY THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THEM AND WATER USERS, AND TO IDENTIFY...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Ecuador
Latin America and the Caribbean

Prefeasibility Studies of Selected Community Irrigation Systems; Vol. I: Task C

Publication date:
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Pro-feasibility report identifying at least 6000 hectares of irrigable land with systems requiring rehabilitation. The areas to be screened from a list of priority projects has provided to the contractor from USAID and the Government of Haiti. This report concerns on the Task C portion of the...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Haiti
Latin America and the Caribbean

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