Irrigation and water management Books

The Tank Cascade System of Sri Lanka is internationally recognized by FAO and the UN as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System for food security and sustainable development in a changing climate. This edited volume gives a comprehensive and...

""An Essay On The Farming Of Northamptonshire"" is a book written by John L. Baker and originally published in 1852. The book is a detailed study of the agricultural practices and techniques used in Northamptonshire, a county in central England. Baker...

The Girl From The Farm is a novel written by Gertrude Dix in 1896. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the life of a young girl named Muriel, who grows up on a farm with her parents and siblings. Despite the challenges of rural life,...

The Farmyard Club of Jotham is a book written by George Bailey Loring in 1876. It is an account of the families and farms in the fictional town of Jotham. The book describes the daily lives of the farmers and their families, their struggles, and their...

Fires, floods, hurricanes, drought and extended periods of heat - extreme, 'once in a lifetime' weather events now happen frequently and over prolonged periods. 'There is no normal anymore, all we have is abnormal,' says Cynthia Daley, professor with the...

Irrigation refers to the controlled application of water to agricultural crops and plants to ensure healthy growth and production. A soil is considered ideal for agriculture if it can sustain and yield crops of high quality. To ensure this, the soil must...

This book explores all the important aspects of irrigation management in the present day scenario. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. Irrigation...

This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of water management with respect to irrigation. Irrigation refers to the practice of using and distributing water via artificial sources for maximum healthy produce. It is especially done in the...

Spinster Farm is a novel written by Helen Maria Winslow and published in 1908. The story revolves around the life of a woman named Miss Priscilla, who lives on a farm with her sister and brother-in-law. Despite being unmarried and labeled as a spinster,...

The Farmers' Real Friend is a book written by A Brewer in 1847 that provides a comprehensive guide to brewing beer using three-fourths barley and one-fourth malt. The book is intended for farmers who wish to brew their own beer and covers topics such as...

The Farmer's Daughter, Of Essex is a novel written by James Penn and published in 1814. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the life of a young woman named Mary, who is the daughter of a farmer. Mary is a kind-hearted and hardworking...

This report examines Viet Nam's tech-based startups in two sectors: agriculture and health. It assesses the challenges for creating a more enabling ecosystem to scale up startups in these sectors and makes recommendations to overcome them...

This publication presents an assessment of Cambodia's agriculture, natural resources, and rural development (ANRRD) sector and provides a strategy and road map for its future development.It identifies the strategic investment priorities of the Government...

The Industrial Readers, Book 1: The Farmer And His Friends is a book written by Eva March Tappan and published in 1916. The book is part of a series of educational books aimed at teaching children about various industries and occupations. In this...

This guidance note assesses how the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted the water sector in Asia and the Pacific and what can be done to drive its recovery and rejuvenation.The guidance note focuses on how service providers in the...

The study examined women's roles and gender gaps in land operation and farming, labor arrangements in agriculture and water management, and feminization of agriculture in the Lower Vaksh River Basin in Tajikistan.The study was part of the Strengthening...

The application of water to plants at necessary intervals is known as irrigation. It is used to ensure the proper growth of agricultural crops and maintain landscapes. Irrigation plays a key role in re-vegetating disturbed soils in dry areas and during...

Irrigation involves the use and application of water resources to facilitate crop production. The conventional techniques of agriculture required excessive water for irrigation which resulted in wastage. This has necessitated an economic usage of water...

The Farmer's Boy is a narrative poem written by Robert Bloomfield and published in 1800. The poem tells the story of a young boy named Giles, who works on a farm in rural England. Through Giles' eyes, the reader experiences the daily tasks and hardships...

""Literary Recreations of a Sheep Farmer"" is a collection of essays and musings by Lawrence Anderson, a farmer who spent his life raising sheep in rural England. Published in 1864, the book offers a unique perspective on rural life during the Victorian...

""Round The Grange Farm: Or Good Old Times"" is a novel written by Jean L. Watson and published in 1872. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of the inhabitants of Grange Farm. The main character is a young girl named Mary,...

On The Theory And Practice Of Water Meadows is a book written by Philip Pusey in 1849. The book covers the history and techniques of creating and maintaining water meadows, which are areas of land that are irrigated with water to encourage the growth of...

The Textbook of Pastoral and Agricultural Botany, written by John William Harshberger and first published in 1920, is a comprehensive guide to the study of plants found in the countryside and on farms. The book is intended for students and professionals...

Reminiscences Of Farm Life: In Western New York, Seventy Years Ago is a book written by William R. Freeman and published in 1894. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences growing up on a farm in Western New York during the mid-19th century...

This Atlas is composed of Hazards-Volume I and Exposures, Vulnerabilities, and Risks-Volume II containing spatial information and thematic maps for assessing development in the agriculture and water sectors.This two-volume atlas is intended to support...

My Home Farm is a book written by Katharine Burton and published in 1883. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences in managing and living on a farm. The book covers a wide range of topics related to farming, including animal husbandry,...

""Commentaire De La Nouvelle Loi Sur Les Irrigations: Loi Du 29 Avril 1845 (1845)"" est un livre �����crit par Henri Pellault. Il s'agit d'un commentaire d�����taill����� de la loi sur les irrigations adopt�����e en France le 29 avril 1845. L'auteur...

How farmers use less water and make better profitsIf you're looking for ways to save water, maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and make the most of what you already have, this book has covered you. Featuring proven hydroponic practices that'll show how...

Management Strategies for Water Use Efficiency and Micro Irrigated Crops presents new research and technologies for making better use of water resources for agricultural purposes. The chapters focus on better management to improve allocation and...

This report presents the findings of a study on the adoption of improved irrigation and drainage reduction technologies in the Westside of the San Joaquin Valley. Drawing on extensive data collected from farmers and other stakeholders, the report...

Transform Your Garden into a Sustainable Oasis with Rainwater Harvesting for Irrigation!Are you passionate about gardening and seeking ways to reduce your environmental footprint while saving on water costs?Looking for practical advice and step-by-step...

Farm Woodwork is a comprehensive guide to woodworking on a farm, written by Louis Michael Roehl and originally published in 1919. The book covers a wide range of topics related to woodworking, including tools, materials, and techniques. It is aimed at...

""Kit of Greenacre Farm"" is a children's novel written by Izola Louise Forrester and originally published in 1919. The story follows Kit, a young girl who lives on a farm with her family. Kit is a spunky and adventurous girl who loves spending time...

This comprehensive study of the irrigation works of India provides a detailed examination of the history, design, and operation of these crucial infrastructure projects. Drawing on his extensive experience as a civil engineer in India, Robert Burton...

Commonly, we think of soil as just a medium to walk above or build upon. If we had the ability to shrink ourselves to the size of a soil particle, we would be amazed at the vibrant life and ever-changing interactions taking place all around us. The...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Water is a finite resource that is vital for all life on Earth, including plants, animals, and humans. However, with the growing population and increasing demands for water, it is crucial for us to understand the importance of water conservation. In this...

The Definition and Importance of Reverse EngineeringReverse engineering is a process that involves dissecting and analyzing a product or system to understand its design, functionality, and inner workings. It is a method used to unravel the mystery behind...

This is an all-inclusive book which provides in-depth information regarding irrigation, its management as well as problems related to pollution along with the solutions. Irrigated agriculture is the leading utilizer of fresh water across the globe and,...

This book addresses the importance of irrigation and provides a theoretical and practical analysis of the same. It consists of a broad spectrum of topics and information based on agricultural water productivity in stressed environments and systems of...

The issue of drainage, i.e. 'draining the water off', is as important as the issue of irrigation, i.e. 'application of water'. Drainage influences food security, agricultural occupation, municipal usage, sanitation and hygiene, land restoration, water...

A descriptive account based on the field of crop irrigation management, with emphasis on water and soil, has been provided in this up-to-date book. It provides in-depth elucidation regarding the following topics: Reuse Water Quality, Soil and Pollution;...