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Drip Irrigation for Agriculture

Author : Jean-Philippe Venot
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 113498975X
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (349 download)

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Download or read book Drip Irrigation for Agriculture written by Jean-Philippe Venot and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Initially associated with hi-tech irrigated agriculture, drip irrigation is now being used by a much wider range of farmers in emerging and developing countries. This book documents the enthusiasm, spread and use of drip irrigation systems by smallholders but also some disappointments and disillusion faced in the global South. It explores and explains under which conditions it works, for whom and with what effects. The book deals with drip irrigation 'behind the scenes', showcasing what largely remain 'untold stories'. Most research on drip irrigation use plot-level studies to demonstrate the technology’s ability to save water or improve efficiencies and use a narrow and rather prescriptive engineering or economic language. They tend to be grounded in a firm belief in the technology and focus on the identification of ways to improve or better realize its potential. The technology also figures prominently in poverty alleviation or agricultural modernization narratives, figuring as a tool to help smallholders become more innovative, entrepreneurial and business minded. Instead of focusing on its potential, this book looks at drip irrigation-in-use, making sense of what it does from the perspectives of the farmers who use it, and of the development workers and agencies, policymakers, private companies, local craftsmen, engineers, extension agents or researchers who engage with it for a diversity of reasons and to realize a multiplicity of objectives. While anchored in a sound engineering understanding of the design and operating principles of the technology, the book extends the analysis beyond engineering and hydraulics to understand drip irrigation as a sociotechnical phenomenon that not only changes the way water is supplied to crops but also transforms agricultural farming systems and even how society is organized. The book provides field evidence from a diversity of interdisciplinary case studies in sub-Saharan Africa, the Mediterranean, Latin America, and South Asia, thus revealing some of the untold stories of drip irrigation.

North American Agroforestry

Author : Harold E. Gene Garrett
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0891183779
Total Pages : 580 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book North American Agroforestry written by Harold E. Gene Garrett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-02-23 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North American Agroforestry Explore the many benefits of alternative land-use systems with this incisive resource Humanity has become a victim of its own success. While we’ve managed to meet the needs—to one extent or another—of a large portion of the human population, we’ve often done so by ignoring the health of the natural environment we rely on to sustain our planet. And by deteriorating the quality of our air, water, and land, we’ve put into motion consequences we’ll be dealing with for generations. In the newly revised Third Edition of North American Agroforestry, an expert team of researchers delivers an authoritative and insightful exploration of an alternative land-use system that exploits the positive interactions between trees and crops when they are grown together and bridges the gap between production agriculture and natural resource management. This latest edition includes new material on urban food forests, as well as the air and soil quality benefits of agroforestry, agroforestry’s relevance in the Mexican context, and agroforestry training and education. The book also offers: A thorough introduction to the development of agroforestry as an integrated land use management strategy Comprehensive explorations of agroforestry nomenclature, concepts, and practices, as well as an agroecological foundation for temperate agroforestry Practical discussions of tree-crop interactions in temperate agroforestry, including in systems such as windbreak practices, silvopasture practices, and alley cropping practices In-depth examinations of vegetative environmental buffers for air and water quality benefits, agroforestry for wildlife habitat, agroforestry at the landscape level, and the impact of agroforestry on soil health Perfect for environmental scientists, natural resource professionals and ecologists, North American Agroforestry will also earn a place in the libraries of students and scholars of agricultural sciences interested in the potential benefits of agroforestry.

Drip Irrigation in the Home Landscape

Author : L Schwankl, T Prichard
Publisher : UCANR Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781601073495
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (734 download)

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Download or read book Drip Irrigation in the Home Landscape written by L Schwankl, T Prichard and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 2015-01-16 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Soil, Irrigation and Nutrition

Author : Philip Nicholas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Soil, Irrigation and Nutrition written by Philip Nicholas and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second book in the Grape Production Series follows on from the very successful Diseases and Pests now widely used in Australia and overseas.The soil sections describe vineyard soil types and explain how to make better decisions on soil management treatments, cover crops and herbicides. The irrigation sections cover water quality, irrigation systems and ways to optimise water use efficiency and grape quality. The nutrition sections describe nutrient deficiencies and toxicities and how to manage the nutritional requirements of the vineyard.

Pillar Of Sand

Author : Sandra Postel
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393319378
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (193 download)

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Download or read book Pillar Of Sand written by Sandra Postel and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1999-07-06 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pillar of Sand points the way toward protecting rivers and vital ecosystems even as we aim to produce enough food for a projected 8 billion people by the year 2030. Postel shows how innovative irrigation technologies and strategies can alleviate hunger and environmental stress at the same time. And she calls for a new ethic of sufficiency and sharing in response to impending water limits."--BOOK JACKET.

Handbook of Irrigation System Selection for Semi-Arid Regions

Author : Mohammad Albaji
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000090809
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Irrigation System Selection for Semi-Arid Regions written by Mohammad Albaji and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-07-22 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Irrigation System Selection for Semi-Arid Regions compares the various types of available irrigation systems for different regions and conditions, and explains how to analyze field data to determine the suitability of the land for surface, sprinkle, or drip irrigation systems. The book focuses on strategies for irrigation development and management and examines deficit irrigation and partial root-zone drying systems. Also, solute leaching modeling under different irrigation systems, soil moisture conditions, and organic fertilizer application in arid areas are discussed. Further, it examines multi-criteria decision making for irrigation management and the appraisal of agricultural lands for irrigation in hot, sub-humid regions. Features: Presents comparative analysis to aid in the selection of the most appropriate types of irrigation systems according to land characteristics. Includes numerous practical case studies. Offers parametric evaluation systems for irrigation purposes. Considers data from semi-arid zones, each with different sub-climates. Focusing on semi-arid land, the book highlights parametric evaluation systems for irrigation purposes, along with the use of analytical hierarchy processes integrated with GIS to determine which systems are best suited. This comprehensive and well-illustrated handbook will be of great interest to students, professionals, and researchers involved with all aspects of irrigation in semi-arid regions.

Advances in Irrigation Agronomy

Author : M. K. V. Carr
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107012473
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)

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Book Synopsis Advances in Irrigation Agronomy by : M. K. V. Carr

Download or read book Advances in Irrigation Agronomy written by M. K. V. Carr and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-04-05 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the factors influencing water productivity in nine key plantation crops in the context of increased pressure on water resources.

Irrigation with Treated Sewage Effluent

Author : Amos Feigin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 364274480X
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (427 download)

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Download or read book Irrigation with Treated Sewage Effluent written by Amos Feigin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Properly treated sewage effluent becomes an alternative source of irrigation water, and at the same time it provides a convenient means of sewage disposal through land treatment to prevent potential health and environmental hazards caused by uncontrolled flow of wastewater. The objective of this volume is to provide the reader with a comprehensive up-to-date overview of the principles and practices of irrigation with treated sewage effluent, including special reference to arid quality of the water (e.g. pathogenic organisms, salt, nutrients). The present volume describes the main components of effluent-soil-plant systems involved in the development of appropriate irrigation-fertilization-cropping management for optimizing crop production. Comprehensive information has been suggested on the following subjects: 1. source, treatment and properties of sewage effluent; 2. main processes of different effluent constituents on soil-plant systems; 3. irrigation-fertilization management; 4. irrigation systems for sewage effluent.

Organic Gardening for Everyone

Author : CaliKim
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 0760365342
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Organic Gardening for Everyone written by CaliKim and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2019-12-24 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to grow healthy vegetables at home, but have hesitated because it seems too hard and time consuming, Organic Gardening for Everyone is your perfect hands-on guide—an “if I can do it, you can do it” case study that addresses your concerns and gets you started. Loaded with practical advice and step-by-step guidance, Organic Gardening for Everyone takes a very personal and friendly approach to a subject that can be intimidating. It is a first-class primer on organic vegetable gardening, and an inspirational story about how anyone can balance the rigors of gardening with the demands of a modern, family-oriented lifestyle. In 2012, a California mom decided to start an organic vegetable garden. But she went about it in an unusual way: she crowdsourced it by launching a YouTube channel under the name "CaliKim" and asking for help. And then she started planting. As questions came up, she turned to her viewers and subscribers and they replied with answers and advice. As she learned, her garden grew successfully—even in the hot, harsh California climate. Her expertise also grew, and now she answers many more questions than she asks and has become a very accomplished home gardener. And CaliKim has a great story to tell: growing healthy organic vegetables for your family is not difficult, even for today’s time-challenged lifestyles. She provides complete step-by-step information on growing the most popular edibles organically, and also gives sound advice on how to take on the challenges of balancing a hectic lifestyle with successful growing—and how to involve the whole family in the process. You'll be rewarded for your effort every time you place a plate of natural, organic vegetables on the family dinner table knowing exactly what they are, what is in them, and where they came from.

Micro Irrigation Scheduling and Practices

Author : Megh R. Goyal
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351800205
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (518 download)

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Download or read book Micro Irrigation Scheduling and Practices written by Megh R. Goyal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-09-07 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many countries around the world are struggling with the challenges of water scarcity, including water for crops. Micro irrigation methods are an effective means to make the most efficient use of available water. This volume, Micro Irrigation Scheduling and Practices, continues the efforts of the book series Innovations and Challenges in Micro Irrigation to provide informative and comprehensive knowledge on micro irrigation methods and practices. This new book presents some of the latest information and research on micro irrigation and covers the area of performance, practices, and design, focusing particularly on the performance of vegetable, fruit and row crops in conjunction with different scheduling and practices. Irrigation scheduling is an important water management strategy, and this book addresses scheduling methods and issues. Design aspects of micro irrigation systems have also been discussed in the book. The authors present their research and studies on scheduling practices and design micro irrigation systems with a variety of fruits and vegetables, including peppers, chili, watermelon, oranges, banana, litchi, rice, sugarcane, sorghum, and marigolds. Micro Irrigation Scheduling and Practices will serve as a valuable reference for researchers, water resources professionals, agricultural extension agencies, farmers, and faculty and students.

The Irrigation and Water Supply Systems of Vijayanagara

Author : Dominic J. Davison-Jenkins
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Irrigation and Water Supply Systems of Vijayanagara written by Dominic J. Davison-Jenkins and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In This Book, The Author Explores How, With A Unique Mixture Of Science And Art, The Vijayanagara Kings Mastered And Controlled The Water Available To Provide For The Many And Varied Needs Of The Population, Both Urban And Agricultural. There Is Also A Relevance To The Wider Issues Concerning The Development Of Hydraulic Technology In General And Particularly In The Context Of Urban Settlement.

Closed Circuit Trickle Irrigation Design

Author : Megh R. Goyal
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 149872437X
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (987 download)

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Download or read book Closed Circuit Trickle Irrigation Design written by Megh R. Goyal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-08-03 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Closed circuit trickle irrigation is a form of micro irrigation that increases energy and water efficiency by using closed circuit drip irrigation systems designs. Modifications are made to traditional micro irrigation methods to reduce some of the problems and constraints, such as low compressor water at the end of irrigation lines. This approach

Principles and Management of Clogging in Micro Irrigation

Author : Megh R. Goyal
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1771882786
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (718 download)

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Download or read book Principles and Management of Clogging in Micro Irrigation written by Megh R. Goyal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Micro irrigation, also known as trickle, drip, localized, high frequency, or pressurized irrigation, is an irrigation method that saves water and fertilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either onto the soil surface or directly onto the root zone, through a network of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters. It is done throug

Bulletin ... Agricultural and Chemical Series

Author : Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association. Experiment Station
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bulletin ... Agricultural and Chemical Series written by Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association. Experiment Station and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Management, Performance, and Applications of Micro Irrigation Systems

Author : Megh R. Goyal
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1498700039
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (987 download)

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Download or read book Management, Performance, and Applications of Micro Irrigation Systems written by Megh R. Goyal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Management, Performance, and Applications of Micro Irrigation Systems, the fourth volume in the Research Advances in Sustainable Micro Irrigation series, emphasizes sustainable and meaningful methods of irrigation to counter rampant water scarcity. In many parts of the world, this scarcity significantly affects crop yield, crop quality, and, conseq

Reclamation Era

Author : United States. Bureau of Reclamation
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Reclamation Era written by United States. Bureau of Reclamation and published by . This book was released on 1941 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sustainable Micro Irrigation

Author : Megh R. Goyal
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482246244
Total Pages : 501 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Micro Irrigation written by Megh R. Goyal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book, Principles and Practices of Sustainable Micro Irrigation, is the first in the new series on micro irrigation, which offers a vast amount of knowledge and techniques necessary to develop and manage a drip/trickle or micro irrigation system. Written by experienced scientists from various parts of the world, the chapters in this book offer basic principles, knowledge, and techniques of micro irrigation management, which are essential in designing, developing, and evaluating an agricultural irrigation management system. The methods and techniques have worldwide applicability to irrigation management in agriculture. The book includes coverage of many important topics in the field, including: • An historical review of micro irrigation • The current global status of the field and its potential • Basic principles and applications • New research on chemigation and fertigation • Technologies for specific crops, such as sugar cane • Irrigation software for micro irrigation design • Affordable and low-cost micro irrigation solutions for small farms and farms in developing countries • Micro irrigation design using Hydrocalc software This book is a must for those interested in irrigation planning and management, namely, researchers, scientists, educators, and students.