Groundwater development across much of sub-Saharan Africa is constrained by a lack of knowledge on the suitability of aquifers for borehole construction. The main objective of this study was to map groundwater potential at the country-scale for Ghana to identify locations for developing new suppl...
Gumma, Murali K.
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Pavelic, Paul
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[Mapping of groundwater potential zones across Ghana using remote sensing, geographic information systems and spatial modelling]
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Mapping of groundwater potential zones across Ghana using remote sensing, geographic information systems and spatial modelling
Groundwater irrigation consumes considerable energy as well as water resources across the globe. Using a case study from Iran, this paper explores how enhanced farm water management can help in reducing groundwater exploitation and subsequently limiting energy consumption and the carbon footprint...
Karimi, P.
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Qureshi, Asad Sarwar
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Bahramloo, R.
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Molden, David J.
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[Reducing carbon emissions through improved irrigation and groundwater management: a case study from Iran.]
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Reducing carbon emissions through improved irrigation and groundwater management: a case study from Iran.
Thailand?s naturally high seasonal endowment of water resources brings with it the regularly experienced problems associated with floods during the wet season and droughts during the dry season. Downstream-focused engineering solutions that address flooding are vital, but do not necessarily captu...
Pavelic, Paul
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Srisuk, K.
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Saraphirom, P.
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Nadee, S.
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Pholkern, K.
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Chusanathas, S.
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Munyou, S.
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Tangsutthinon, T.
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Intarasut, T.
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Smakhtin, Vladimir U.
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[Balancing-out floods and droughts: opportunities to utilize floodwater harvesting and groundwater storage for agricultural developmentin Thailand.]
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Balancing-out floods and droughts: opportunities to utilize floodwater harvesting and groundwater storage for agricultural developmentin Thailand.
Strategies for increasing the development and use of groundwater for agriculture over much of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are urgently needed. Expansion of small-scale groundwater irrigation offers an attractive option to smallholder farmers to overcome unreliable wet-season rainfall and enhance dry...
Pavelic, Paul
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Smakhtin, Vladimir U.
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Favreau, G.
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Villholth, Karen G.
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[Water-balance approach for assessing potential for smallholder groundwater irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa.]
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Water-balance approach for assessing potential for smallholder groundwater irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The basaltic aquifers of the Upper Bhima River Basin in India are highly utilized for irrigation but the sustainability of groundwater withdrawals and the agricultural production systems they support is largely unknown. Here we used hydrogeological data, supported by secondary data, to assess the...
Pavelic, Paul
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Patankar, U.
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Sreedhar, A.
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Kiran, J.
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Gumma, Murali K.
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[Role of groundwater in buffering irrigation production against climate variability at the basin scale in South-West India.]
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Role of groundwater in buffering irrigation production against climate variability at the basin scale in South-West India.
Johnston, R.
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Hoanh, Chu Thai
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Lacombe, Guillaume
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Lefroy, R.D.B.
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Pavelic, Paul
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Fry, C.
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[Managing water in rainfed agriculture in the Greater Mekong Subregion.]
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Managing water in rainfed agriculture in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
International Water Management Institute
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[Proceedings of the Senior Stakeholders’ Meeting on Groundwater in the Jaffna Peninsula, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 16 May 2013]
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Proceedings of the Senior Stakeholders’ Meeting on Groundwater in the Jaffna Peninsula, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 16 May 2013
Mapani, B.
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Magole, L.
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Makurira, H.
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Mazvimavi, D.
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Meck, M.
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Mul, Marloes L.
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[Managing ground and surface water resources using innovative methods in rural and urban areas of Sub-Saharan Africa]
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Managing ground and surface water resources using innovative methods in rural and urban areas of Sub-Saharan Africa
Since the 1980s, along with many other countries, Sri Lanka rapidly embraced groundwater irrigation. At the same time, the government, externally funded projects and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) made bold efforts to promote water-saving technologies, such as drip and sprinkler irrigation ...
Aheeyar, Mohamed M.M.
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Manthrithilake, Herath
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Pathmarajah, S.
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[Drivers of the adoption of farmer-innovated sprinkler irrigation systems: evidence from Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka]
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Drivers of the adoption of farmer-innovated sprinkler irrigation systems: evidence from Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka
Irrigation has a large potential to increase agricultural output and yield per unit area. However, the long term sustainability increased production, together with degradation of the soils (and associated water bodies) in irrigated areas may be irreparably damaged by inappropriate watering schedu...
Schmitter, Petra S.
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Haileslassie, Amare
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Nakawuka, Prossie
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Gebregziabher, Gebrehaweria
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Tesema, M.
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Tegegne, D.
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Abdela, M.
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Yilak, D. L.
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Tilahun, S.
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Ayana, M.
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Langan, Simon J.
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[The importance of Ethiopian soils in irrigation and overall watershed management [Abstract only]]
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The importance of Ethiopian soils in irrigation and overall watershed management [Abstract only]