Planning and Evaluation of Irrigation Projects [electronic resource] / Kumar, Raveendra
- Author:
- Kumar, Raveendra
- Published:
- Academic Press, 2017.
- Edition:
- 1st edition
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (678 pages)
- Additional Creators:
- Singh, Vijay
Upadhyay, Alka
Safari Books Online (Firm) - Access Online:
- go.oreilly.com
- Summary:
- Planning and Evaluation of Irrigation Projects: Methods and Implementation presents the considerations, options and factors necessary for effective implementation of irrigation strategies, going further to provide methods for evaluating the efficiency of systems-in-place for remedial correction as needed. As the first book to take this lifecycle approach to agricultural irrigation, it includes real-world examples not only on natural resource availability concerns, but also on financial impacts and measurements. With 21 chapters divided into two sections, this book is a valuable resource for agricultural and hydrology engineers, conservation scientists and anyone seeking to implement and maintain irrigation systems. Uses real-world examples to present practical insights Incorporates both planning and evaluation for full-scope understanding and application Illustrates both potential benefits and limitations of irrigation solutions Provides potential means to increase crop productivity that can result in improved farm income
- ISBN:
- 9780128118566
9780128117484 - Digital File Characteristics:
- text file
- Reproduction Note:
- Electronic reproduction. Boston, MA : Safari, Available via World Wide Web. 2017.
- Technical Details:
- Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Copyright Note:
- Copyright ©: Elsevier Science & Technology 2017
- Issuing Body:
- Made available through: Safari, an O'Reilly Media Company.
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