Agricultural Production And Groundwater Conservation
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Agricultural Production And Groundwater Conservation
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Author : Frank van Steenbergen
language : en
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Release Date : 2016-11-01
Agricultural Production And Groundwater Conservation written by Frank van Steenbergen and has been published by Asian Development Bank this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Climate change and declining water resources threaten food production systems worldwide, increasing the need for efficient agricultural processes. The Shanxi Province of the People's Republic of China has been experiencing declining groundwater tables since 1956. This publication provides examples of how the Asian Development Bank's development support met the rising challenges in water security, food production, and climate change faced by communities in the Shanxi Province. It describes initiatives in four counties in the Shanxi Province selected as pilot areas, where traditional farmers learned modern methods of groundwater use and management. As a result, options for more sustainable use of groundwater were introduced, while farm labor was reduced, crop yields increased, and water was used more efficiently.
Innovative Approaches To Agricultural Water Use For Improving Food Security In Sub Saharan Africa
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Author : A. Inocencio
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2003
Innovative Approaches To Agricultural Water Use For Improving Food Security In Sub Saharan Africa written by A. Inocencio and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Environmental engineering categories.
This paper provides an overview of innovative options for developing and using water for food production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in light of the growing scarcity and competition for water resources. These options include rainwater harvesting, selective development of wetlands for agriculture, exploitation of shallow groundwater, and recycling urban waste. The options are largely based on low-cost individualized technologies, which lend themselves to private-sector promotion.Water-demand management approaches are also discussed.
Engineering Practices For Agricultural Production And Water Conservation
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Author : Megh R. Goyal
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2017-03-16
Engineering Practices For Agricultural Production And Water Conservation written by Megh R. Goyal and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-16 with Medical categories.
This informative new book takes an interdisciplinary look at agricultural and food production and how new engineering practices can be used to enhance production. With contributions from international experts from India, Russia, China, Serbia, and USA, this book presents a selection of chapters on some of these emerging practices, focusing on soil and water conservation and management; agricultural processing engineering; water quality and management; emerging agricultural crops; renewable energy use in agriculture; and applications of nanotechnology in agriculture.
Water And Sustainable Agriculture
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Author : Iván Francisco García-Tejero
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2011-08-03
Water And Sustainable Agriculture written by Iván Francisco García-Tejero and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-03 with Technology & Engineering categories.
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 biologically, economically, and socially unsustainable. Water management should balance the need for agricultural water and the need for a sustainable environment. Water-use efficiency is the prime challenge in worldwide farming practices where problems of water shortages are widespread. Currently, agriculture is undergoing significant changes in innovative irrigation, fertilizer technology, and agronomic expertise. These elements constitute a vital platform for sustainable agricultural success and for preventing environmental damage. This review presents several processes linked to environmental irrigation, balancing environmental protection with improved agricultural production.
Agriculture And The Environment
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Author : Noel D. Uri
language : en
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Release Date : 2006
Agriculture And The Environment written by Noel D. Uri and has been published by Nova Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Nature categories.
Agriculture in the United States is in the midst of a major transition motivated by economic and environmental factors. These include water quality and quantity, soil erosion, and the compatibility of agricultural production practices and the quality of the environment. Within the context of this change, US agricultural policy seeks to balance several objectives including an abundance of food and fibre at reasonable prices, economic security for agricultural producers, and conservation of natural resources. Agricultural chemical use and soil and water quality degradation associated with agricultural production are significant among the environmental problems confronting the United States. In fact, these are now perceived as environmental problems comparable to other environmental problems such as air quality deterioration and the release of toxic pollutants from industrial sources. While the growth of agricultural chemical use is an integral part of the technological revolution in agriculture that has generated major changes in production techniques, uncertainties about the health effects of agricultural chemicals are very important concerns. Severe soil degradation from erosion, compaction, or salinisation can destroy the productive capacity of the soil. It can also impair water quality from sediment and agricultural chemicals. This important new book looks at both of these significant issues - the relationship between agricultural chemical use and the environment and the relationship between soil and water quality degradation associated with agricultural production and the environment.
Soil And Water Quality
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1993-02-01
Soil And Water Quality written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-02-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
How can the United States meet demands for agricultural production while solving the broader range of environmental problems attributed to farming practices? National policymakers who try to answer this question confront difficult trade-offs. This book offers four specific strategies that can serve as the basis for a national policy to protect soil and water quality while maintaining U.S. agricultural productivity and competitiveness. Timely and comprehensive, the volume has important implications for the Clean Air Act and the 1995 farm bill. Advocating a systems approach, the committee recommends specific farm practices and new approaches to prevention of soil degradation and water pollution for environmental agencies. The volume details methods of evaluating soil management systems and offers a wealth of information on improved management of nitrogen, phosphorus, manure, pesticides, sediments, salt, and trace elements. Landscape analysis of nonpoint source pollution is also detailed. Drawing together research findings, survey results, and case examples, the volume will be of interest to federal, state, and local policymakers; state and local environmental and agricultural officials and other environmental and agricultural specialists; scientists involved in soil and water issues; researchers; and agricultural producers.
The State Of The World S Land And Water Resources For Food And Agriculture
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Author : Earthscan
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2011
The State Of The World S Land And Water Resources For Food And Agriculture written by Earthscan and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with BUSINESS & ECONOMICS categories.
They therefore require particular attention and specific remedial action.
Soil And Water Conservation Policies And Programs
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Author : Ted L. Napier
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 1999-11-24
Soil And Water Conservation Policies And Programs written by Ted L. Napier and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-11-24 with Technology & Engineering categories.
For as far into the future as we can see, governments will probably topple, power will continue to exchange hands, the climate will undergo continuous change, and the global economy will ebb and flow like the oceans. But for the world's many diverse countries-whether they be highly industrialized or third world-one thing will always remain constant: the need to solve the planet's pressing soil and water conservation problems, as well as implement effective policies. But why do some policy initiatives succeed while others fail? Soil and Water Conservation Policies and Programs: Successes and Failures addresses this very question. Based on an international conference held in Prague, this book debates the strengths and weaknesses of soil and water conservation initiatives implemented in North America, Europe, and Australia. Soil and water conservation policies in the United States, Canada, Germany, Austria, Yugoslavia, and other countries are examined through the eyes of technical and soil scientists. And the book also addresses specialized topics, such as agricultural pollution abatement in Poland, and private farmers and contemporary conservation subsidy programs in the Czech Republic. With its thorough treatment of the subject matter, Soil and Water Conservation Policies and Programs: Successes and Failures contributes to resolving one of the world's most pressing conservation issues.
Water Smart Agriculture In East Africa
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Author : Nicol, A.
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2015-03-01
Water Smart Agriculture In East Africa written by Nicol, A. and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-01 with Agriculture categories.
Agricultural Use Of Groundwater
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Author : Cesare Dosi
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-03-09
Agricultural Use Of Groundwater written by Cesare Dosi and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-09 with Science categories.
Groundwater is endangered and polluted in several ways. Conservation and better management of this invisible resource should be a key ingredient of sustainable water policies. This is especially true in areas, such as many Mediterranean regions, which are already exposed to scarcity problems and which are likely to experience increasing competition between freshwater uses and users. Agriculture is an important user of groundwater not only in terms of abstractions, but also in terms of generation and release of pollutants. Agricultural policies, traditionally directed towards other objectives, are beginning to pay more attention to environmental considerations. However more effective initiatives are required to reduce the pressure upon groundwater resources and to achieve a better integration between agricultural and environmental policies. This book has been developed from three workshops held as part of the EU Concerted Action SAGA, "Sustainable Agricultural Use of Aquifers in Southern Europe: Integration between Agricultural and Water Management Policies" (FAIR5-CT97-3673). The Concerted Action and the workshops brought together researchers working in different but complementary fields, in order to get a picture of the state-of-the art about interlinkages between agriculture and groundwater, as well a critical review of alternative regulatory approaches and policy instruments aimed at improving groundwater management.