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

Easy Watering in 6 Steps - Drip Irrigation Installation Guide

Published: 
September 1, 2012
iDE
This manual, produced by Proximity Design (formerly iDE Myanmar) provides step-by-step instructions for the installation of a low-pressure, microtube drip irrigation kit.Read more

Training Resource Book on a Participatory Method for Modeling Bio Resource Flows

Published: 
January 1, 1991
U.S. Agency for International Development
This training resource book was developed for people working with farmers in farming systems research and extension. It deals specifically with a farmer-participatory method for constructing pictorial models. The model, in this case, concerns bio resource flows between aquaculture and agriculture...Read more
Regional focus: 
United States

Public Sector Irrigation Training: Guidelines for Preparing Strategies and Programs

Published: 
May 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
Over the past 20 years, vast sums of money have been invested in irrigation and drainage infrastructure, but far less in the most important resource of all: the people who operate, maintain, and use the constructed systems. This document presents general guidelines to help developing countries...Read more

Irrigation Management for Diversified Cropping

Published: 
January 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
Improvements in rice growing technologies during the last two decades have resulted in a number of countries, especially in the humid tropical regions of Asia, nearing self sufficiency in rice production. Consequently, policies are shifting in these countries toward minimizing the under-utilization...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri Lanka, South East Asia

Breeding of Notopterus Borneensis (Bleeker): Carried Out in South Sumatra, Indonesia

Published: 
August 1, 1986
U.S. Agency for International Development
Methods for the natural breeding of the Notopterus borneensis (Bleeker) fish under controlled conditions are presented in this manual based on successful breeding activities carried out in South Sumatra province, Indonesia. An introductory section highlights the importance of the species as a...Read more
Regional focus: 
Indonesia, East Asia and Pacific

Induced Spawning on Pangasius Pangasius (Hamilton): Carried Out in South Sumatra, Indonesia

Published: 
July 1, 1986
U.S. Agency for International Development
The successfully induced spawning in South Sumatra of Pangasius pangasius (Hamilton), a riverine catfish, is the basis of this manual on artificial breeding techniques for this species. A brief biological description of the species covers physical and reproductive characteristics. The collection...Read more
Regional focus: 
Indonesia, East Asia and Pacific

Crop Water Requirement and Agricultural Drought Assessment Manual

Published: 
February 1, 1986
U.S. Agency for International Development
Manuel on crop water requirement and agricultural drought. Drought and disaster have been fairly common throughout recorded history. In several developing countries, population growth exceeds growth in agricultural production. Attempts to increase production or efforts for survival sometimes result...Read more

Hatchery Manual for the Common, Chinese and Indian Major Carps

Published: 
January 1, 1985
U.S. Agency for International Development
This is a hatchery manual for the common Chinese and India major carps. This manual is aimed at providing practical guidance to carp hatchery workers and background information on carp biology and culture which may be inaccessible in areas lacking fisheries libraries.Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Fisheries and Aquaculture: Handout Material

Published: 
October 11, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
Fish and shellfish are extremely important natural resources for mankind. Most fish are caught in coastal shallow water. Only a few species can be cultured in ponds. The world catch is almost 77 million metric tons, 90 percent of which are marine species. Half of this catch is by and in the...Read more

Water Management for Small Farms: A Training Manual for Farmers in Hill Areas, Instructor's Guide

Published: 
November 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development, Colorado State University
This booklet is not a detailed guide for hands-on training. It merely suggests the types of exercises that the instructor can use to help the student (farmer or technician) learn the applicable irrigation principles and practices presented in its companion training manual, Water Management for...Read more

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