Socio-technical issues in diversifying rice-based irrigation systems

Since the early 60s many rice-producing countries in Asia have launched agricultural diversification projects to stimulate farm productivity. However, these projects have succeeded in only a few countries. Perhaps, the pressure to diversify agriculture, especially the irrigated rice systems, were le...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Moya, T. B., Miranda, S.M.
Format: Book Chapter
Language:Inglés
Published: 1989
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/37154
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Summary:Since the early 60s many rice-producing countries in Asia have launched agricultural diversification projects to stimulate farm productivity. However, these projects have succeeded in only a few countries. Perhaps, the pressure to diversify agriculture, especially the irrigated rice systems, were less compelling then than today.