Sustainable Irrigation Development In The White Volta Sub Basin

Author : Eric Antwi Ofosu
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780415621038

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Sustainable Irrigation Development in the White Volta sub-Basin by Eric Antwi Ofosu Pdf

Sub-Saharan Africa has an irrigation potential of about 42 million hectares of which only 17% is developed. Despite several investments in irrigation the growth is slow. This study aims at helping to achieve sustainable irrigation in sub-Saharan Africa, through gaining a better understanding of productive irrigation water use and effective management of irrigation development. The study is conducted in the White Volta sub-basin specifically in Northern Ghana and Southern Burkina Faso which have been experiencing rapid irrigation development since the mid 1990s. The study identified growing markets for irrigated products as an important driving force behind the expansion of irrigation which has given rise to new technologies. The new technologies have spread because they gave farmers direct control over water sources. These new technologies allow relatively small farm sizes which can be adequately managed by the surveyed farmers. As a result high productivities are achieved. The hydrological impact of upscaling irrigation in the sub-basin is sustainable and will maximize the overall benefits derived from water resources in the Volta Basin.

Author : Timothy O. Williams,Marloes Mul,Charles A. Biney,Vladimir Smakhtin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781317479536

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The Volta River Basin by Timothy O. Williams,Marloes Mul,Charles A. Biney,Vladimir Smakhtin Pdf

The Volta River Basin (VRB) is an important transboundary basin in West Africa that covers approximately 410,000 square kilometres across six countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Mali and Togo. Its natural resources sustain the livelihoods of its population and contribute to economic development. This book provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary review and assessment of the issues and challenges faced. The authors provide a science-based assessment of current and future scenarios of water availability, the demands of key sectors, including agriculture and hydropower, and the environment under changing demographic, economic, social and climatic conditions. They also identify solutions and strategies that will allow available water resources to be sustainably used to improve agricultural productivity, food security and economic growth in the VRB. Overall, the work examines from a multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder perspective the solutions and strategies to improve the use of water and other natural resources in the VRB to achieve enhanced food security, livelihoods and economic growth.

Author : Christopher Gordon,Julius K. Amatekpor
Publisher : VOLTA Basin Research Project University of Ghana
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Sustainable agriculture
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111189119

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The Sustainable Integrated Development of the Volta Basin in Ghana by Christopher Gordon,Julius K. Amatekpor Pdf

Author : Barry, Boubacar,Kortatsi, B.,Forkuor, G.,Gumma, M. K.,Namara, Regassa E.,Rebelo, Lisa-Maria,van den Berg, J.,Laube, W.
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789290907374

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Shallow groundwater in the Atankwidi Catchment of the White Volta Basin: current status and future sustainability by Barry, Boubacar,Kortatsi, B.,Forkuor, G.,Gumma, M. K.,Namara, Regassa E.,Rebelo, Lisa-Maria,van den Berg, J.,Laube, W. Pdf

The Atankwidi Catchment, which lies in the White Volta Basin in West Africa, is intensively cultivated by locals for economic gains. During dry seasons, farmers irrigate their crops, chiefly tomatoes, using shallow groundwater harvested from shallow ponds they dig using simple tools like an axe, hoe, bucket and bowls. Recent expansion in cultivated areas has brought to the fore the need to estimate the volume of shallow groundwater stored in the catchment’s underlying aquifer and to what extent it can sustain the incremental growth in irrigated areas.

Author : Henning Bjornlund
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845644062

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Incentives and Instruments for Sustainable Irrigation by Henning Bjornlund Pdf

or impeded the successful outcomes." --Book Jacket.

Author : Lankford, B. A,Merrey, Douglas,Cour, J.,Hepworth, N.
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Great Ruaha River Watershed (Tanzania)
ISBN : 9789290906612

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From Integrated to Expedient by Lankford, B. A,Merrey, Douglas,Cour, J.,Hepworth, N. Pdf

Study draws on experiences in the catchment of the Great Ruaha River in Tanzania.

Author : Henning Bjornlund
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845646486

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Sustainable Irrigation and Drainage IV by Henning Bjornlund Pdf

"Wessex Institute of Technology's Sustainable Irrigation 2012 Conference held at University of South Australia in Adelaide"--Preface.

Author : C. A. Brebbia,A. M. Marinov,Henning Bjornlund
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845644468

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Sustainable Irrigation Management, Technologies and Policies III by C. A. Brebbia,A. M. Marinov,Henning Bjornlund Pdf

Fresh water is becoming an increasingly precious commodity. In the near future, control of it could lead to the type of political instability that is now associated with energy shortages. This book addresses the different aspects of irrigation, including not only the management of water resources and scientific and technical aspects, but also matters related to policy and economics. The objective of the Conference Series is to provide a venue for an international presentation and dissemination of papers related to sustainable ways of conducting irrigation. Sustainable irrigation has three key aspects, i.e. i) developing ways of using scarce water resources most efficiently to maximize food production while minimizing the environmental impact of irrigation activities on the affected land and water resources; ii) ensuring that the extraction of water from surface and groundwater sources is set at sustainable levels to maintain healthy aquatic ecosystems to secure a continued supply of quality water for irrigation, recreation and urban/industrial uses; iii) facilitate an equitable distribution of the water available for consumption between competing users, which is essential to maintain sustainable communities. Attracting researchers in academia and industry, as well as professional practitioners and policy makers, the Third International Conference provides a platform for a review of the state of the art from the scientific, technological, political and economic points of view. Papers from the Meeting are published in this volume, and cover the following topics: Irrigation Management; Modelling and Simulation; Sustainable Irrigation - Farmers' Actions, Environmental Benefits and Socio-economic Consequences.

Author : Awulachew, Seleshi Bekele,Erkossa, Teklu,Balcha, Y. Comps.
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-07
Category : Irrigation farming
ISBN : 9789290907435

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Irrigation and Water for Sustainable Development by Awulachew, Seleshi Bekele,Erkossa, Teklu,Balcha, Y. Comps. Pdf

Author : Marloes Mul, Emmanuel Obuobie,Richard Appoh,Kwabena Kankam- Yeboah,Emmanuel Bekoe-Obeng,Barnabas Amisigo,Frederick Yaw Logah,Benjamin Ghansah,Matthew McCartney
Publisher : International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789290908296

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Water Resources Assessment of the Volta River Basin by Marloes Mul, Emmanuel Obuobie,Richard Appoh,Kwabena Kankam- Yeboah,Emmanuel Bekoe-Obeng,Barnabas Amisigo,Frederick Yaw Logah,Benjamin Ghansah,Matthew McCartney Pdf

Author : C.A. Brebbia,H. Bjornlund
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845647889

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Sustainable Irrigation and Drainage V by C.A. Brebbia,H. Bjornlund Pdf

Irrigation, as the biggest water user in most regions of the world is facing significant challenges in balancing social, economic and environmental needs for water. These proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Irrigation and Drainage: Management, Technologies and Policies provide examples of how irrigation and drainage can become more sustainable, while acknowledging that the concept of sustainability is a goal that continues to change as our knowledge of the biophysical realities alters. In that sense moving towards sustainability is an ever evolving journey. A focus is made on the implications for improving sustainability, whether this is drainage, irrigation technologies, economic modelling, governance studies for irrigation management, reuse of water or any other aspect. Topics covered include: Irrigation management; Irrigation modelling; Irrigation systems and planning; Economic incentives; Groundwater issues; Water contamination and remediation; Drainage systems; Drainage modelling; International issues; Water reuse; Climate change effects; Water trade; Economics of irrigation; Socio-economic benefits.

Author : Giulio Lorenzini,C. A. Brebbia
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845640439

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Sustainable Irrigation Management, Technologies and Policies by Giulio Lorenzini,C. A. Brebbia Pdf

Fresh water is becoming an ever increasingly precious commodity, control of which could lead in the near future to the type of political instability now associated with energy shortages. This book addresses the different aspects of irrigation, including not only the management of water resources and scientific and technical aspects, but also matters related to policy and economics, researchers in academia and industry as well as professional practitioners and policy makers. Bringing together papers from the First International Conference on Sustainable Irrigation Management, Technologies and Policies, the book covers topics such as: Irrigation Controls; Irrigation Modelling; Irrigation Systems and Planning; Irrigation Management.

Author : Roy E. Huffman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Irrigation
ISBN : UCAL:B3854477

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Irrigation Development and Public Water Policy by Roy E. Huffman Pdf

Author : Y. Villacampa Esteve,C. A. Brebbia,D. Prats Rico
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845641160

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Sustainable Irrigation Management, Technologies and Policies II by Y. Villacampa Esteve,C. A. Brebbia,D. Prats Rico Pdf

This book contains most of the papers presented at the Second International Conference on Sustainable Irrigation Management, Technologies and Policies, held at the University of Alicante in 2008. The meeting follows the success of the first Conference which was organised in Bologna in 2006.

Author : Lawrence J. MacDonnell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105028539067

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From Reclamation to Sustainability by Lawrence J. MacDonnell Pdf

From Reclamation to Sustainability tells the story of four places in the West -- the Arkansas Valley and the Grand Valley of Colorado, the Truckee-Carson basins of California and Nevada, and the Yakima Basin in Washington -- where development and use of water, primarily for irrigated agriculture, have been central to economic and social development. In these places (and many others), the reclamation vision that helped settle the West now competes with a vision of a sustainable West. All four regions tell of the essential role water has played in western agriculture and the importance of this agriculture for settlement of much of the West. They also exemplify the many difficulties of turning prairie and desert into productive croplands, and MacDonnell describes the sometimes extraordinary human commitment and effort that made this possible. Now, however, western water resources have been developed beyond their sustainable capacity in an attempt to irrigate as much land as possible, and MacDonnell illustrates the consequences of this overdevelopment, including declining rural communities, dewatered streams incapable of supporting native species, and degraded water quality. He also provides examples of efforts to repair some of the damages and of the challenges involved in such restoration. MacDonnell argues that sustainable use of the West's water resources depends on reducing the gap between diverted water and used water, restoring the functional ecological integrity of water sources, allowing uses of developed water to change, and effective collaborative public/ private processes that help reconcile competing interests in water. He concludes that the manner in which the West movestoward sustainable use of its limited water resources -- particularly as it affects irrigated agriculture -- matters at least as much as achieving sustainable use. It matters because the choices we make will have important consequences for the future West.