Search Results - "Environmental impact of irrigation"

Managing droughts in the low-rainfall areas of the Middle East and North Africa by Hazell, Peter B. R., Oram, Peter, Chaherli, Nabil

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The importance of Ethiopian soils in irrigation and overall watershed management [Abstract only] by Schmitter, Petra S., Haileslassie, Amare, Nakawuka, Prossie, Gebregziabher, Gebrehaweria, Tesema, M., Tegegne, D., Abdela, M., Yilak, Debebe L., Tilahun, S., Ayana, M., Langan, Simon J.

“…The International Water Management Institute focusses through various research for development projects on improving irrigation water management, increasing groundwater recharge and assessing the environmental impact of irrigation for various soils throughout the Amhara, Oromia and SNNPR region. …”
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Irrigation, health and the environment: A literature review with examples from Sri Lanka by Steele, P., Konradsen, Flemming, Imbulana, K.A.U.S.

“…Section 3 presents an outline for selecting the key environmental impacts of irrigation development, and suggests physical and economic indicators to quantify these impacts. …”
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Advances in water research: enhancing sustainable water use in irrigated agriculture in South Africa by Nhamo, L., Mpandeli, S., Liphadzi, S., Hlophe-Ginindza, S., Kapari, M., Molwantwa, J., Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe

“…The chapter further highlights some of the environmental impacts of irrigation expansion and the possible solutions. …”
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Environmental impact analysis of two large scale irrigation schemes in Ethiopia by Ruffeis, D., Loiskandl, W., Spendlingwimmer, R., Schonerklee, M., Awulachew, Seleshi Bekele, Boelee, Eline, Wallner, K.

“…Main focus is on the environmental impacts of irrigation on natural resources with special emphasis on soil quality, water quality and downstream impacts, hydrology and potential interference with ecosystems. …”
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