High tank dual canal system: an innovative approach of water allocation for a water scarce region

This paper discusses the importance of equitable water allocation for all farmers of an irrigation system. It addresses the potential and relevance of high tank dual canal systems for equitable allocation of scarce land and water resources to alleviate poverty. Recent irrigation settlement projects...

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Main Authors:	Wijerathna, Deeptha, Jayakody, Priyantha
Format:	Conference Paper
Language:	Inglés
Published:	2007
Subjects:	irrigation programs tanks irrigation canals design water allocation water distribution paddy fields rice sugarcane water requirements water conservation cropping systems shifting cultivation income distribution
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/38734