Farmer-based Financing of Operations in the Niger Valley Irrigation Schemes

Farmer-based Financing of Operations in the Niger Valley Irrigation Schemes
Author: Charles L. Abernethy
Publisher: IWMI
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2000
Genre: Associations, institutions, etc
ISBN: 929090397X

This report deals with some experiences of a set of irrigation systems situated in the Republic of Niger, along both banks of the Niger River. All these systems draw water from the river through low-lift, electrically powered pumping stations, which have been installed by the Government of Niger over the past 30 years. Irrigation of this kind is not a tradition in Niger. The introduction of this technology caused considerable changes in the way of life of local communities.

Productivity and Performance of Irrigated Wheat Farms Across Canal Commands in the Lower Indus Basin

Productivity and Performance of Irrigated Wheat Farms Across Canal Commands in the Lower Indus Basin
Author: Intizar Hussain
Publisher: IWMI
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2000
Genre: Agricultural productivity
ISBN: 9290904151

A study of the enormous differences in agricultural productivity that exist across farms and regions in Pakistan, where, for example, recent farm-level data from Sindh, indicates that irrigated wheat output per hectare varies from 0.5 to 5.4 tons across farms. Looks at the central goal of agricultural policy in the country, viz. improving and sustaining productivity, narrowing the existing productivity gaps, and enhancing resource use efficiencies to meet food requirements of a rapidly growing population.

Alternate Wet/dry Irrigation in Rice Cultivation

Alternate Wet/dry Irrigation in Rice Cultivation
Author: Wim van der Hoek
Publisher: IWMI
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2001
Genre: Irrigation
ISBN: 9290904186

More irrigated land is devoted to rice than to any other crop. A method to save water in irrigated rice cultivation is the intermittent drying of the rice fields, known as alternate wet/dry irrigation (AWDI). This report reviews previous studies in AWDI, with a focus on mosquito vector control, water saving, and rice yields. Examples are provided from a number of countries.

Farmer-Financed Irrigation

Farmer-Financed Irrigation
Author: Leslie E. Small
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 252
Release: 1991-10-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0521380731

This book examines the potentials and limitations of user fees for financing irrigation operation and maintenance.

Water Charging in Irrigated Agriculture

Water Charging in Irrigated Agriculture
Author: Gez Cornish
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2004
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251052112

This document presents an analysis of experience in irrigation water charging, drawn from published literature and a series of six case studies. These sources provide a broad spectrum of experience from less-developed to more-developed countries. The aim has been to make an assessment of the claims concerning irrigation water charging as a tool for cost recovery (achieving financial sustainability) and demand management (achieving resource sustainability).

Assessing the outcomes of IWMI's research and interventions on irrigation management transfer

Assessing the outcomes of IWMI's research and interventions on irrigation management transfer
Author: Giordano, Meredith, Samad, Madar, Namara, Regassa
Publisher: IWMI
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2006
Genre: Irrigation
ISBN: 9290906502

The purpose of this paper is to summarize IIMI/IWMI’s past research and interventions related to irrigation management transfer and to document, to the extent possible, the academic, policy, and technical outcomes of these efforts. The application of a range of direct and indirect measurement techniques suggests an overall positive contribution from IWMI to IMT theory and application.

International Research on Natural Resource Management

International Research on Natural Resource Management
Author: Hermann Waibel
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1845932846

Over the past two decades, significant investment has been made into agriculture-related natural resource management research in developing countries. This collection of case studies establishes a methodological foundation for impact assessments of NRMR through a discussion of research conducted by the CGIAR around the world.

Using Remote Sensing Techniques to Evaluate Lining Efficacy of Watercourses

Using Remote Sensing Techniques to Evaluate Lining Efficacy of Watercourses
Author: R. Sakthivadivel
Publisher: IWMI
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2001
Genre: Irrigation canals and flumes
ISBN: 929090416X

Studies the low-cost alternative strategy of selective lining of watercourses to reduce seepage and increase irrigated areas in the Indian subcontinent. Satellite remote-sensing (SRS) is seen as a cost-effective evaluation tool in view of its large area of synoptic and repetitive coverage.