Flexible Irrigation Supply Pilot Projects?Part I: Principles

by John L. Merriam, California Polytechnic State Univ, San Luis Obispo, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Structures for Enhanced Safety and Physical Security

Abstract:

The principles are described (Part I) and illustrated with developing countries case studies (Part II) to present the techniques that economically permit the use of farmer controlled variable rate water delivery systems, allowing upgraded on-farm management. The need, value and some of the procedures for upgrading from present rigid rotation schedules to flexible farmer controlled arranged schedules are described. Mentioned is the need for farmer controlled water user associations. Also presented is the financial impact of the on-farm benefits to justify upgraded project systems to allow flexible scheduling.

Subject Headings: Water supply systems | Irrigation water | Case studies | Agriculture | Water supply | Water resources | Water management

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