This dissertation analyzes alterations in a closed-basin wetland system resulting from the construction of a large-scale irrigation project in its catchment. The study was conducted at the Sultan Marshes ecosystem (Develi Basin, Turkey), which has been severely degraded within t…
Irrigated agriculture, a vital component of general agriculture, supplies fruits, vegetables, and cereals consumed by humans and grains fed to animals. Consequently, agriculture is the largest user of fresh water globally, and irrigation practices in many parts of the world are …
This book elaborates a perspective that can be used to democratize, decentralize, and privatize irrigation organizations. It uses case examples to illustrate the interrelationships between project performance, irrigation organization, and farmer participation.
Sustainable irrigation management, technologies and policies II: papers presented at the Second International Conf…
by Brebbia, C. A., International Conference on Sustainable Irrigation Management, Technologies and Policies, Alicante, Spain, Villacampa Esteve, Y., Prats Rico, D., International Conference on Sustainable Irrigation Management, Technologies and Policies, Alicante, Universidad de Alicante
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This book with 12 chapters provides an introduction to the theoretical foundations of agricultural water management, and presents a range of basic techniques for promoting efficient water use on farms. Subjects covered include crop water requirements, soil and water conservation…
Water is critical to all human activities, but access to this crucial resource is increasingly limited by competition and the effects of climate change. In agriculture, water management is key to ensuring good and sustained crop yields, maintaining soil health, and safeguarding …
This book with 12 chapters provides an introduction to the theoretical foundations of agricultural water management, and presents a range of basic techniques for promoting efficient water use on farms. Subjects covered include crop water requirements, soil and water conservation…
"This book draws on over twenty years of experience gained in irrigation and drainage performance assessment. Performance assessment is an essential management task. If the use of water for irrigation is to be improved then we must understand current levels of performance and id…
