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

Irrigation Requirements from Evaporation and Climatic Data

Publication date:
January 1, 1970
U.S. Agency for International Development
Evapotranspiration data are available from lysimeters, field plot sampling and other methods for a variety of crops at various locations. At a given location there is frequently considerable spread or scatter in the data. This paper presents formulas and methodology for estimating evaporation...Read more

Observations on Spawning and Growth of Four Species of Basses (Micropterus) in Ponds

Publication date:
January 1, 1970
U.S. Agency for International Development
Brood stock of bass were obtained from the following locations during March to April 1969: Micropterus coosae (Alabama race), Alabama River system; M. coosae (Apalachicola rate), Apalachicola River system; M. notius, Suwannee River system; M. Punctulatus henshalli, Tallapoosa River system; M. p...Read more

Agriculture Development: Fisheries.

Publication date:
December 1, 1969
U.S. Agency for International Development
This USAID aquaculture project report provides updates on activities related to an aquaculture production project. It includes an implementation schedule and output production figures.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Laos
East Asia and Pacific

Helmand-Arghandab Regional Development Project and Improvement of Existing Irrigation Systems Project: October Monthly Progress Report

Publication date:
November 1, 1969
U.S. Agency for International Development
This document outlines the October progress report for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's irrigation project in Kandahar in 1969. It provides information on the drainage of ground water and activities related to the implementation of an irrigation system.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Afghanistan
South East Asia

Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Proposal

Publication date:
October 1, 1969
U.S. Agency for International Development
A proposal for the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center. The ultimate goal of the project was to increase production and consumption of food from the sea in southeast Asian countries by constructing larger vessels and improving equipment and techniques for fishermen.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
South East Asia

Report of Fishcultural Investigations in East Pakistan

Publication date:
August 15, 1969
U.S. Agency for International Development
Pakistan experiences large discrepancy of receiving the necessary amount of protein in citizens diets. For this reason increasing fish production is a means of meeting this necessary supply of protein which is examined in depth in this report.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Pakistan
South East Asia

Report of Fishcultural Investigations in the Philippines

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

Report of Fishcultural Investigations in Thailand

Publication date:
August 15, 1969
U.S. Agency for International Development
The greatest change from the fisheries and agricultural standpoint in Thailand is the rapid increase in impoundment of floodwater is reservoirs for use in irrigation. Several reservoirs are presently constructed with many others planned on all rivers to provide water for irrigation which will have...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Thailand
East Asia and Pacific

Report of Fishcultural Investigations in South Viet-Nam

Publication date:
August 15, 1969
U.S. Agency for International Development
Fish production is Viet Nam is currently quite high, but most consumption occurs along the coasts due to poor roads and the inability to transport fish in a hygienic manner. Thus, increasing the availability of high quality protein may be achievable by increasing fishing in lakes and ponds. To...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Vietnam
East Asia and Pacific

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