Water Saving and Yield Enhancing Micro Irrigation Technologies in India: Theory and Practice

2016 ◽  
pp. 13-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Dinesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Water Saving ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Micro Irrigation ◽  
Irrigation Technologies

An integrated irrigation strategy for water-saving and quality-improving of cash crops: Theory and practice in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 241 ◽  
pp. 106331
Author(s):  
Huiping Zhou ◽  
Jinliang Chen ◽  
Feng Wang ◽  
Xiaojuan Li ◽  
Michel Génard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Saving ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Irrigation Strategy ◽  
Cash Crops

scholarly journals Policy reforms to promote efficient and sustainable water use in Swiss agriculture

Water Policy ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 887-901 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Finger ◽  
Niklaus Lehmann
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Water Saving ◽  
Water Withdrawal ◽  
Policy Reforms ◽  
Environmental Laws ◽  
Scarce Water ◽  
Irrigated Crops ◽  
Irrigation Technologies

The more sustainable use of scarce water resources is a policy goal in several countries. In this regard, current discussions on potential policy reforms in Switzerland revolve around the subsidization of water-saving irrigation technologies. Today, the share of drip irrigation systems is low, at 3%. In Switzerland, environmental laws specify levels of water flow that must not be undercut. Variable pricing of water, however, has not yet been used. This paper analyzes whether subsidies on water-saving irrigation techniques would be beneficial in this legislative setting, and shows that such subsidies may have crowding out effects because they could provide incentives to switch from non-irrigated crops (e.g. wheat) to the production of crops (e.g. potatoes) that require irrigation. This may result in even higher water withdrawal rates. Such an increased competition for water resources may also result in adverse conditions for farmers. By contrast, our analysis shows the implementation of water prices could lead to a sustainable increase in the share of water-saving technologies, to a shift from irrigated to non-irrigated crops, and therefore to a reduction of overall water use in agriculture. Thus, the introduction of water prices should have absolute priority if agricultural water policies are reformed in Switzerland.

scholarly journals Gravity Fed Micro Irrigation System for Small Landholders and Its Impact on Livelihood - A Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 310-323
Author(s):  
T. S. Sherpa ◽  
G. T. Patle ◽  
K. V. R. Rao
Keyword(s):  
Drip Irrigation ◽  
Irrigation System ◽  
Water Harvesting ◽  
Horticultural Crops ◽  
Review Analysis ◽  
Hilly Region ◽  
Micro Irrigation ◽  
Irrigation Technologies ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Nutrient Conservation

Worldwide pressurized micro irrigation technologies have remarkably shown its effectiveness in water saving and increasing the crop yield with several other benefits. Although among the small land holder farmers, adoption of pressurized micro irrigation system is minimal mainly due to the small land holding and more system cost. Gravity micro irrigation is one of the best alternatives for the small land holder farmers with almost all benefits derived by the pressurized micro irrigation. Gravity fed drip irrigation has enormous capability for water and nutrient conservation. This review paper explains design, layout, features of gravity fed micro irrigation system, its suitability and benefits to the small farmers for achieving more yield per drop of water. The comprehensive attempt in the current review analysis is to enhance a most favourable methodology and technology to magnify and intensify the operation of gravity fed drip irrigation system in extensive cultivation and production. Further to accomplish the efficient utilization of available water resources for growing horticultural crops in hilly region of India, gravity-fed micro irrigation should be integrated with water harvesting system.

scholarly journals Water saving up-to-date irrigation technologies

2021 ◽  
Vol 868 (1) ◽  
pp. 012040
Author(s):  
I J Xudayev ◽  
J Sh Fazliev ◽  
A Ayusupova
Keyword(s):  
Water Saving ◽  
Irrigation Technologies

The development, implementation and challenges to water-saving practices in a water-stressed destination: a case study of the Songkran Festival, Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Montira Intason ◽  
Willem Coetzee ◽  
Craig Lee
Keyword(s):  
United Nations ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Cultural Practice ◽  
Water Saving ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
United Nations Development Program ◽  
Content Type

PurposeThe contradiction between the purpose of the water-splashing tradition, the use of water in a water-stressed destination and overconsumption during a time of water shortage led the researchers to question the spirit of the Songkran Festival. It is important to keep the spirit of the festival alive without interrupting the livelihoods of the community and to critically engage with opportunities and challenges related to water-saving practices during the festival. Thus, this study aims to investigate the opportunities and challenges to responsible practices of water-saving at a cultural festival, using a case study of the water-splashing practice at the Songkran Festival in Thailand.Design/methodology/approachThis study used the cultural practice, namely, the water-splashing tradition at the Songkran Festival in Thailand, as a case study. The researchers conducted document analysis on local newspapers, the Bangkok Post specifically and participant observation at the Songkran Festival in the Khao San Road area in Bangkok, to gain first-hand insights to develop comprehensive results which answers the study’s objectives.FindingsThe key findings show three significant themes representing the opportunities for implementing sustainable water-saving practices; a call for a water-saving campaign, education on water saving and water-splashing restrictions. In terms of challenges to implementing water-saving practices, two key themes emerged; a lack of water stress and drought awareness and the hedonistic characteristic of water splashing. The study findings provide important implications to theory and practice for sustainable event management and provide considerations for event stakeholders to minimise water overuse in festivals.Originality/valueEnvironmental degradation is a key global issue that the United Nations addresses in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) scheme (United Nations Development Program, 2016). According to Pereira et al. (2009), water scarcity can be caused by both human activities and natural causes. Factors such as unlimited water consumption, population growth and climate change are some of the contributing factors that not only affects resident's access to water but also on events hosted within communities. It is crucial that event managers critically re-think the way festivals are designed in water-stressed destinations.

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