In this research we explore the potential of precision surface irrigation to improve irrigation performance under the warabandi system prevalent in the Indus Basin Irrigation System. Data on field dimensions, field slopes along with characteristic soil infiltration properties and outlet discharge...
Anwar, Arif A.
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Ahmad, W.
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Bhatti, Muhammad Tousif
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Ul Haq, Z.
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[The potential of precision surface irrigation in the Indus Basin Irrigation System]
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The potential of precision surface irrigation in the Indus Basin Irrigation System
Mishra, A.
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[Report on Traditional Irrigation System in Uluguru Mountain, Tanzania with Possible Interventions to Improve the Livelihood of Farming Community]
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Report on Traditional Irrigation System in Uluguru Mountain, Tanzania with Possible Interventions to Improve the Livelihood of Farming Community
Asia accounts for 70% of the world's irrigated area and is home to some of the oldest and largest irrigation schemes. While these irrigation schemes played an important role in ensuring food security for billions of people in the past, their current state of affairs leaves much to be desired. Thi...
Mukherji, Aditi
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Facon, T.
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Fraiture, Charlotte de
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Molden, David J.
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Chartres, Colin J.
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[Growing more food with less water: how can revitalizing Asia's irrigation help?]
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Growing more food with less water: how can revitalizing Asia's irrigation help?
Kuppannan, Palanisami
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Mohan, Kadiri
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Kakumanu, Krishna Reddy
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Raman, S.
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[Spread and economics of micro-irrigation in India: evidences from different states.]
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Spread and economics of micro-irrigation in India: evidences from different states.
This Highlight reports on the trip, which included a field visit to newly-modernized Shijin irrigation system in Hebei province. If the Shijin system is any guide, three elements of China?s irrigation modernization strategy are: [a] total rehabilitation of old, earthen systems into modern, lined ...
Shah, Tushaar
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Mohatadulla, Khalid
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Qureshi, Asad Sarwar
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[Irrigation modernization: Chinese style - Report on a field visit to Shijin Irrigation System, Hebei Province [China]]
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Irrigation modernization: Chinese style - Report on a field visit to Shijin Irrigation System, Hebei Province [China]
Groundwater is now a major source of agricultural water supply in many parts of the world. The value of groundwater as a new source of supply is well known. However, its additional buffering or stabilization value is less appreciated and even less analysed. Knowledge on groundwater?s stabilizatio...
Kuppannan, Palanisami
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Giordano, Mark
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Kakumanu, Krishna Reddy
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Ranganathan, C.R.
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[The stabilization value of groundwater: evidence from Indian tank irrigation systems.]
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The stabilization value of groundwater: evidence from Indian tank irrigation systems.
Lemperiere, Philippe
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Schans, M.L. van der
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Bavanirajan, Valentine J.G.
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[Research for development using participatory rapid diagnosis and action planning for irrigated agricultural systems: a manual for development researchers and practitioners. Updated edition]
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Research for development using participatory rapid diagnosis and action planning for irrigated agricultural systems: a manual for development researchers and practitioners. Updated edition