Small-scale Irrigation for Arid Zones
Author: Daniel Hillel
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 76
ISBN-13: 9789251038963
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Rainwater-Smart Agriculture in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas
Author: Walter Leal Filho
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2017-12-28
Total Pages: 385
ISBN-13: 3319662392
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book introduces state-of-the-art approaches, methods and research, focusing on smart management of rainwater. In addition, it provides an overview of projects from across the world, illustrating how rainwater-smart management has been implemented in drylands. Focusing on the scientific perspective it demonstrates how rural dryland agriculture can be improved. It also documents the wealth of rainwater-smart know-how available today, and replicates and transfers results to other countries and regions, to encourage cross-sector interactions among various stakeholders, such as practitioners from governmental and public organisations, policy- and decision-makers, and teaching staff from academic scientific institutions. The contributors showcase vital lessons learned from research, field projects and best-practice examples. They address the integrated use of rainwater harvesting management with landscape restoration practices and water-, and climate-smart agriculture for food security and poverty alleviation in arid and semi-arid areas. Original research, combined with the contributors’ synthetic approach, lays a foundation for new concepts and ideas. Through case studies and research reports, the book discusses all the relevant issues necessary for the comprehensive analysis and successful implementation of the technologies in rainwater management. Highlighting the working principles and technical recommendations with regard to cost-efficient rainwater-smart solutions, it is of interest to practitioners. It is also a valuable resource for academic specialists, professionals and students, since many development agencies are funding rainwater harvesting for irrigation purposes.
Small-Scale Irrigation for Arid Zones
Author: Daniel Hillel
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 56
ISBN-13: 9789256038968
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFarming Systems Research into the 21st Century: The New Dynamic
Author: Ika Darnhofer
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2014-06-11
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789401783576
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFarming Systems Research has three core characteristics: it builds on systems thinking, it depends on the close collaboration between social and biophysical sciences, and it relies on participation to build co-learning processes. Farming Systems Research posits that to contribute towards sustainable rural development, both interdisciplinary collaborations and local actor engagement are needed. Together, they allow for changes in understanding and changes in practices. This book gives an overview of the insights generated in 20 years of Farming Systems Research. It retraces the emergence and development of Farming Systems Research in Europe, summarises the state-of-the-art for key areas, and provides an outlook on new explorations, especially those tackling the dynamic nature of farming systems and their interaction with the natural environment and the context of action.
Alternative Irrigation
Author: Christopher J Barrow
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-02-04
Total Pages: 191
ISBN-13: 1135048355
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn introduction to runoff agriculture - a form of agricultural irrigation - this text describes how the use of surface and subsurface water, often overlooked and wasted, enables both small farmers and commercial agriculturists to improve yields and the security of harvest, even in harsh and remote environments. The text introduces the techniques and strategies, as well as the challenges and the potential of the crucial approach, which can contribute so much to reducing land degradation and improving conservation and sustainability.
Water Conservation
Author: Manoj Jha
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2011-12-09
Total Pages: 165
ISBN-13: 9533079606
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWater is an essential and basic human need for urban, industrial and agricultural use. While an abundance of fresh water resources is available, its uneven distribution around the globe creates challenges for sustainable use of this resource. Water conservation refers to an efficient and optimal use as well as protection of valuable water resources and this book focuses on some commonly used tools and techniques such as rainwater harvesting, water reuse and recycling, cooling water recycling, irrigation techniques such as drip irrigation, agricultural management practices, groundwater management, and water conservation incentives.
The Palgrave Handbook of Global Sustainability
Author: Robert Brinkmann
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2023-04-04
Total Pages: 2585
ISBN-13: 3031019490
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe field of sustainability continues to evolve as a discipline. The world is facing multiple sustainability challenges such as climate change, water depletion, ecosystem loss, and environmental racism. The Handbook of Sustainability will provide a comprehensive reference for the field that examines in depth the major themes within what are known as the three E’s of sustainability: environment, equity, and economics. These three themes will serve as the main organizing body of the work. In addition, the work will include sections on history and sustainability, major figures in the development of sustainability as a discipline, and important organizations that contributed or that continue to contribute to sustainability as a field. The work is explicitly global in scope as it considers the very different issues associated with sustainability in the global north and south
UGC NET History Paper II Chapter Wise Notebook | Complete Preparation Guide
Author: EduGorilla Prep Experts
Publisher: EduGorilla
Published: 2022-09-01
Total Pages: 1484
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Thematic 1: Farmers’ guidelines on soil and water management in salt-affected areas
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Published: 2023-11-17
Total Pages: 62
ISBN-13: 9251376026
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe threats posed by salt-affected soils to global food security are dire. According to the recent Global salt-affected soils map, over 424 million hectares of topsoil (0–30 cm) and 833 million hectares of subsoil (30–100 cm) are currently salt-affected. This practical guide to soil and water management in salt-affected areas provides vital information to farmers dealing with salinity and sodicity issues on their farms and assists them in following suggested practices to mitigate or/and to adapt to these unfavourable conditions without compromising further losses in yields.
Encyclopedia of Agrophysics
Author: Jan Gliński
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2011-06-07
Total Pages: 1075
ISBN-13: 9048135842
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis Encyclopedia of Agrophysics will provide up-to-date information on the physical properties and processes affecting the quality of the environment and plant production. It will be a "first-up" volume which will nicely complement the recently published Encyclopedia of Soil Science, (November 2007) which was published in the same series. In a single authoritative volume a collection of about 250 informative articles and ca 400 glossary terms covering all aspects of agrophysics will be presented. The authors will be renowned specialists in various aspects in agrophysics from a wide variety of countries. Agrophysics is important both for research and practical use not only in agriculture, but also in areas like environmental science, land reclamation, food processing etc. Agrophysics is a relatively new interdisciplinary field closely related to Agrochemistry, Agrobiology, Agroclimatology and Agroecology. Nowadays it has been fully accepted as an agricultural and environmental discipline. As such this Encyclopedia volume will be an indispensable working tool for scientists and practitioners from different disciplines, like agriculture, soil science, geosciences, environmental science, geography, and engineering.
