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Small Dams - Planning, Construction and Maintenance (Hardcover): Barry Lewis Small Dams - Planning, Construction and Maintenance (Hardcover)
Barry Lewis
R2,889 Discovery Miles 28 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Small Dams: Planning, Construction and Maintenance has been written to provide a practical approach and guide to determining catchment yield and the amount of water required in a dam, advising on selecting and working with engineers and contractors, as well as outlining the cause of dam failures and how to remedy problems quickly. It also covers relevant legislation, environmental and ecological issues. Employing the principles in this book, in conjunction with heeding the advice of suitably experienced and qualifi ed engineers and contractors, will reduce the risk of failure and help to ensure the long term success of any small dam in question. Small Dams will be an invaluable resource for anyone who owns a dam, and a useful reference for agencies, contractors and engineers. The author, Barry Lewis, has over forty years of experience as an engineer and has written extensively on farm dams, soil conservation, catchment management and the environmental impact of dams both on and off streams. He was also directly involved in the licensing and regulating of small dams in Australia.

Agricultural Automation - Fundamentals and Practices (Hardcover): Qin Zhang, Francis J. Pierce Agricultural Automation - Fundamentals and Practices (Hardcover)
Qin Zhang, Francis J. Pierce
R5,117 Discovery Miles 51 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Agricultural automation is the core technology for computer-aided agricultural production management and implementation. An integration of equipment, infotronics, and precision farming technologies, it creates viable solutions for challenges facing the food, fiber, feed, and fuel needs of the human race now and into the future. Agricultural Automation: Fundamentals and Practices provides a comprehensive introduction of automation technologies for agriculture. From basics to applications, topics in this volume include: Agricultural vehicle robots and infotronic systems Precision agriculture, with its focus on efficiency and efficacy of agricultural inputs and the spatial and temporal management of agricultural systems Specific agricultural production systems, including those related to field crops, cotton, orchards and vineyards, and animal housing and production Automation relative to specific inputs in agricultural production systems, such as nutrition management and automation, automation of pesticide application systems, and automated irrigation management with soil and canopy sensing Liability issues with regard to surrounding awareness and worksite management Postharvest automation-perhaps the most advanced component of agricultural production in terms of automation and an important factor in global agriculture Agricultural mechanization, one of the top ranked engineering accomplishments in the past century, has created revolutionary change in crop production technology and made it possible to harvest sufficient products to meet the population's continuously growing needs. Continued progress is essential to the future of agriculture. This book provides an up-to-date overview of the current state of automated agriculture and important insight into its upcoming challenges.

Rainwater Harvesting for Agriculture in the Dry Areas (Hardcover, New): Theib Y. Oweis, Dieter Prinz, Ahmed Y. Hachum Rainwater Harvesting for Agriculture in the Dry Areas (Hardcover, New)
Theib Y. Oweis, Dieter Prinz, Ahmed Y. Hachum
R3,195 Discovery Miles 31 950 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Dry areas suffer not only from limited rainfall but also natural leakage 90% of rainwater is lost directly or indirectly, and is unavailable for agriculture or domestic use. Water harvesting is a low-cost, easy-to-use, environmentally-friendly way to recover a large part of this lost water.

How does water harvesting work? Which sites or areas are best suited and how can these areas be identified? How to design, build and maintain a water harvesting system tailored to local needs? How can water harvesting contribute to combating land degradation, enhancing food security and adapting to climate change? This book provides the answers.

The book is based on many years of research, training and development by three of the world s leading experts in water management and agriculture. It is authoritative, comprehensive, and easy to read, containing practical examples, many illustrations and little jargon. This volume will be of great interest to researchers, development workers, farmers, policymakers, students of the natural sciences in fact, anyone interested in efficient, sustainable management of water resources and agriculture.

Basics of Hydraulic Systems, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Qin Zhang Basics of Hydraulic Systems, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Qin Zhang
R3,955 Discovery Miles 39 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This textbook surveys hydraulics and fluid power systems technology, with new chapters on system modeling and hydraulic systems controls now included.The text presents topics in a systematic way, following the course of energy transmission in hydraulic power generation, distribution, deployment, modeling, and control in fluid power systems.

Soil and Water Management Systems 4e (Paperback, 4th Edition): G.O. Schwab Soil and Water Management Systems 4e (Paperback, 4th Edition)
G.O. Schwab
R6,228 Discovery Miles 62 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

As our society places increasing importance on the management of our natural resources, natural resource managers in both public and private sectors will need to understand the essential elements of soil and water systems. The principles of soil and water systems are clearly presented, and examples are given to demonstrate the applications to typical problems encountered by resource managers. Also includes the basic principles for controlling water and wind erosion, the disposal of excess water in humid areas and from irrigation systems, and the management of irrigation systems.

Modeling Methods and Practices in Soil and Water Engineering (Hardcover): Balram Panigrahi, Megh R. Goyal Modeling Methods and Practices in Soil and Water Engineering (Hardcover)
Balram Panigrahi, Megh R. Goyal
R3,636 Discovery Miles 36 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book discusses the development of useful models and their applications in soil and water engineering. It covers various modeling methods, including groundwater recharge estimation, rainfall-runoff modeling using artificial neural networks, development and application of a water balance model and a HYDRUS-2D model for cropped fields, a multi-model approach for stream flow simulation, multi-criteria analysis for construction of groundwater structures in hard rock terrains, hydrologic modeling of watersheds using remote sensing, and GIS and AGNPS.

Arid & Semi-Arid Environments - Biogeodiversity, Impacts & Environmental Challenges (Hardcover): Gabriel Ferguson Arid & Semi-Arid Environments - Biogeodiversity, Impacts & Environmental Challenges (Hardcover)
Gabriel Ferguson
R3,774 Discovery Miles 37 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Water is the most limiting factor for irrigated agriculture in arid and semi-arid areas of European Mediterranean countries. In this book, the authors' explore the different mechanisms and robust tools to monitor plant-water status, with the aim of keeping crops within a certain threshold of moderate-to-mild water stress. Other chapters include research on agricultural techniques in semi-arid environments that would benefit the surrounding environment and impact soil management. The third chapter includes site-specific documentation of landforms developed in the Ejina Basin in Central Asia and its implications for late quaternary landscape evolution and palaeoenvironmental change. The fourth chapter focuses on the links between economic value addition, demographics, personal income and entrepreneurship in selected South African towns. The last chapter reviews thirty years of ecological monitoring in Algerian arid rangelands.

Wastewater Management for Irrigation - Principles and Practices (Hardcover): Megh R. Goyal Wastewater Management for Irrigation - Principles and Practices (Hardcover)
Megh R. Goyal
R4,082 Discovery Miles 40 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The reuse of wastewater in irrigation is being practiced only recently to solve water scarcity problems in agriculture. Management of water, soil, crop, and operational procedures, including precautions to protect farm workers, play an important role in the successful use of sewage effluent for irrigation. Appropriate water management practices must be followed to prevent salinization. If salt is not flushed out of the root zone by leaching and removed from the soil by effective drainage, salinity problems can build up rapidly. Leaching and drainage are, thus, two important water management practices to avoid salinization of soils. One of the options that may be available to farmers is the blending of treated sewage with conventional sources of water to obtain a blended water of acceptable salinity level. This important book focuses on the use of wastewater as a valuable resource for agricultural micro irrigation purposes. It covers effective wastewater management practices in a variety of climates, including semi-arid regions and others; how to perform effective evaluations to gauge the quality of the water on plants, including potatoes, maize, and eggplant; and the cost-benefit of using wastewater. It addresses the sources of wastewater for irrigation and the problems along with challenges, including water quality, clogging, soil quality, and more. The mission of this compendium is to serve as a reference manual for professionals in biological and civil engineering, horticulture, soil and crop science, and agronomy, as well as for graduate and undergraduate students in related fields. It will be a valuable reference for professionals who work with micro irrigation/wastewater and water management, for technical agricultural centers, irrigation centers, agricultural extension services, and other agencies that work with micro irrigation programs.

Nano-enabled Agrochemicals in Agriculture (Paperback): Mansour Ghorbanpour, Muhammad Adnan Shahid Nano-enabled Agrochemicals in Agriculture (Paperback)
Mansour Ghorbanpour, Muhammad Adnan Shahid
R3,601 Discovery Miles 36 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Nano-Enabled Agrochemicals in Agriculture presents a targeted overview of the safe implementation of nanotechnologies within agricultural and horticultural settings, with the purpose of achieving enhanced production while maintaining ecological integrity. The growing global request for agricultural crops and products requires high standards of quality and safety, which has stimulated the search for new technologies that preserve their quality and delay their decomposition. Nanotechnology may boost plant production by improving nutrient uptake/use efficiency with nanoformulations of fertilizers and agrochemicals for plant enhancement, detection and treatment of diseases, and host-parasite interactions at the molecular level using nanosensors. It also may improve plant disease diagnostics, removal of contaminants from soil and water, postharvest management of vegetables and flowers, and reclamation of salt-affected soils. Although the markets for nanoproducts and nanoformulations continue to increase, there are also growing concerns regarding the fate and behavior of nanomaterials in environmental systems. Exploring important topics related to nanotechnology and nanomaterials, the book includes the use of nanochemicals in insect pest management, as nanofungicides, nanoherbicides, micronutrient supply, and nanosensors to monitor crop and soil health conditions, from detection of agrochemicals to their slow release of agrochemicals, and their impact on related environs. This book will serve as an excellent resource for a wide range of plant scientists who have concerns about nanomaterial interactions with terrestrial and aquatic plants.

Agricultural Nanobiotechnology - Biogenic Nanoparticles, Nanofertilizers and Nanoscale Biocontrol Agents (Paperback): Sougata... Agricultural Nanobiotechnology - Biogenic Nanoparticles, Nanofertilizers and Nanoscale Biocontrol Agents (Paperback)
Sougata Ghosh, Sirikanjana Thongmee, Ajay Kumar
R3,575 Discovery Miles 35 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Agricultural Nanobiotechnology: Biogenic Nanoparticles, Nanofertilizers and Nanoscale Biocontrol Agents presents the most up-to-date advances in nanotechnology to improve the agriculture and food industry with novel nanotools for the controlling of rapid disease diagnostic and enhancement of the capacity of plants to absorb nutrients and resist environmental challenges. Highlighting the emerging nanofertilizers, nanopesticides and nanoherbicides that are being widely explored in order to overcome the limitations of conventional agricultural supplements, the book provides important insights to enable smart, knowledge-driven selection of nanoscale agricultural biomaterials, coupled with suitable delivery approaches and formulations will lead to promising agricultural innovation using nanotechnology. Agricultural Nanobiotechnology: Biogenic Nanoparticles, Nanofertilizers and Nanoscale Biocontrol Agents explores emerging innovations in nanobiotechnology for agriculture, food, and natural resources to address the challenges of food security, sustainability, susceptibility, human health, and healthy life. The book is ideal for the multidisciplinary scientists whose goal is to see the use of nanomaterials in agriculture to reduce the amount of spread chemicals, minimize nutrient losses in fertilization and to generate increased yield through pest and nutrient management.

Microbes for Climate Resilient Agriculture (Hardcover): PL Kashyap Microbes for Climate Resilient Agriculture (Hardcover)
PL Kashyap
R4,857 Discovery Miles 48 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A comprehensive, edited volume pulling together research on manipulation of the crop microbiome for climate resilient agriculture Microbes for Climate Resilient Agriculture provides a unique collection of data and a holistic view of the subject with quantitative assessment of how agricultural systems will be transformed in coming decades using hidden treasure of microbes. Authored by leaders in the field and edited to ensure conciseness and clarity, it covers a broad range of agriculturally important crops, discusses the impact of climate change on crops, and examines biotechnologically and environmentally relevant microbes. The book encapsulates the understanding of microbial mediated stress management at field level, and will serve as a springboard for novel research findings and new applications in the field. Chapter coverage includes: the role of the phytomicrobiome in maintaining biofuel crop production in a changing climate; the impact of agriculture on soil microbial community composition and diversity in southeast Asia; climate change impact on plant diseases; microalgae; photosynthetic microorganisms and bioenergy prospects; amelioration of abiotic stresses in plants through multi-faceted beneficial microorganisms; role of methylotrophic bacteria in climate change mitigation; conservation agriculture for climate change resilience; archaeal community structure; mycorrhiza-helping plants to navigate environmental stresses; endophytic microorganisms; bacillus thuringiensis; and microbial nanotechnology for climate resilient agriculture. Clear and succinct chapters contributed and edited by leaders in the field Covers microbes' beneficial and detrimental roles in the microbiome, as well as the functions they perform under stress Discusses the crop microbiome, nutrient cycling microbes, endophytes, mycorrhizae, and various pests and diseases, and their roles in sustainable farming Places research in larger context of climate change's effect on global agriculture Microbes for Climate Resilient Agriculture is an important text for scientists and researchers studying microbiology, biotechnology, environmental biology, agronomy, plant physiology, and plant protection.

Hydrology and the Management of Watersheds (Hardcover, 4th Edition): Kenneth N. Brooks, Peter F. Ffolliott, Joseph A Magner Hydrology and the Management of Watersheds (Hardcover, 4th Edition)
Kenneth N. Brooks, Peter F. Ffolliott, Joseph A Magner
R2,738 Discovery Miles 27 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This new edition is a major revision of the popular introductory reference on hydrology and watershed management principles, methods, and applications. The book's content and scope have been improved and condensed, with updated chapters on the management of forest, woodland, rangeland, agricultural urban, and mixed land use watersheds. Case studies and examples throughout the book show practical ways to use web sites and the Internet to acquire data, update methods and models, and apply the latest technologies to issues of land and water use and climate variability and change.

AI, Edge and IoT-based Smart Agriculture (Paperback): Ajith Abraham, Sujata Dash, Joel J. P. C. Rodrigues, Biswa Ranjan... AI, Edge and IoT-based Smart Agriculture (Paperback)
Ajith Abraham, Sujata Dash, Joel J. P. C. Rodrigues, Biswa Ranjan Acharya, Subhendu Kumar Pani
R4,140 Discovery Miles 41 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

AI, Edge, and IoT Smart Agriculture integrates applications of IoT, edge computing, and data analytics for sustainable agricultural development and introduces Edge of Thing-based data analytics and IoT for predictability of crop, soil, and plant disease occurrence for improved sustainability and increased profitability. The book also addresses precision irrigation, precision horticulture, greenhouse IoT, livestock monitoring, IoT ecosystem for agriculture, mobile robot for precision agriculture, energy monitoring, storage management, and smart farming. The book provides an overarching focus on sustainable environment and sustainable economic development through smart and e-agriculture. Providing a medium for the exchange of expertise and inspiration, contributions from both smart agriculture and data mining researchers around the world provide foundational insights. The book provides practical application opportunities for the resolution of real-world problems, including contributions from the data mining, data analytics, Edge of Things, and cloud research communities working in the farming production sector. The book offers broad coverage of the concepts, themes, and instruments of this important and evolving area of IOT-based agriculture, Edge of Things and cloud-based farming, Greenhouse IOT, mobile agriculture, sustainable agriculture, and big data analytics in agriculture toward smart farming.

Rhizosphere Engineering (Paperback): Ramesh Chandra Dubey, Pankaj Kumar Rhizosphere Engineering (Paperback)
Ramesh Chandra Dubey, Pankaj Kumar
R3,601 Discovery Miles 36 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Rhizosphere Engineering is a guide to applying environmentally sound agronomic practices to improve crop yield while also protecting soil resources. Focusing on the potential and positive impacts of appropriate practices, the book includes the use of beneficial microbes, nanotechnology and metagenomics. Developing and applying techniques that not only enhance yield, but also restore the quality of soil and water using beneficial microbes such as Bacillus, Pseudomonas, vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM) fungi and others are covered, along with new information on utilizing nanotechnology, quorum sensing and other technologies to further advance the science. Designed to fill the gap between research and application, this book is written for advanced students, researchers and those seeking real-world insights for improving agricultural production.

Microirrigation for Crop Production, Volume 13 - Design, Operation, and Management (Hardcover, 13th edition): Freddie R. Lamm,... Microirrigation for Crop Production, Volume 13 - Design, Operation, and Management (Hardcover, 13th edition)
Freddie R. Lamm, James E. Ayars, Francis S. Nakayama
R4,764 Discovery Miles 47 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Microirrigation has become the fastest growing segment of the irrigation industry worldwide and has the potential to increase the quality of food supply through improved water fertilizer efficiency. This book is meant to update the text "Trickle Irrigation, Design, Operation and Management." This text offers the most current understanding of the management criteria needed to obtain maximum water and fertilization efficiency.
* Presents a detailed explanation of system design, operation, and management specific to various types of MI systems
* Analyzes proper use of irrigation technology and its effect to increase efficiency
* Provides an understanding to the basic science needed to comprehend operation and management
* Over 150 figures of designs and charts of systems including, surface drip, subsurface drip, spray/microsprinkler, and more

Farm Machinery, 12th Edition P (Paperback, 12th Edition): C Culpin Farm Machinery, 12th Edition P (Paperback, 12th Edition)
C Culpin
R1,814 Discovery Miles 18 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1938, this remains the leading work on agricultural engineering and farm mechanism for students, farmers, advisers and the agricultural engineering industry. This new edition is the most extensive revision undertaken and incorporates the rapid new developments that have occurred in recent years. Numerous new illustrations are included.

Handbook of Conservation Agriculture [Two-Volume set] (Hardcover): Rohitashw Kumar, Vijay P. Singh, Deepak Jhajharia, Rasoul... Handbook of Conservation Agriculture [Two-Volume set] (Hardcover)
Rohitashw Kumar, Vijay P. Singh, Deepak Jhajharia, Rasoul Mirabbasi
R6,034 Discovery Miles 60 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Conservation agriculture is a sustainable production model that not only optimizes crop yields, but also reaps economic and environmental benefits as well. The adoption of successful conservation agriculture methods has resulted in energy savings, higher organic matter content and biotic activity in soil, increased crop-water availability and thus resilience to drought, improved recharge of aquifers, less erosion, and reduced impacts from the weather associated with climate change in general. This two-volume set, Agricultural Impacts of Climate Change and Applied Agricultural Practices for Mitigating Climate Change, examines several important aspects of crop production, such as climate change, soil management, farm machinery, and different methods for sustainable conservation agriculture. It presents the latest techniques in crop modeling, best practices for irrigation under water deficit conditions, and other approaches for sustainable conservation agriculture that consider the environmental effects of climate change. It also discusses solar energy-based greenhouse modeling, precision farming using remote sensing and GIS, and various types of machinery used for conservation agriculture. Features: Examines the effects of climate change on agriculture and the related strategies for mitigation through practical, real-world examples Explores innovative on-farm technology options to increase system efficiency resulting in improved water usage Presents examples of precision farming using climate-resilient technologies

The Impact of Nanoparticles on Agriculture and Soil (Paperback): Nar Singh Chauhan, Sarvajeet Singh Gill The Impact of Nanoparticles on Agriculture and Soil (Paperback)
Nar Singh Chauhan, Sarvajeet Singh Gill
R4,058 Discovery Miles 40 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Impact of Nanoparticles on Agriculture and Soil, part of the Nanomaterials-Plant Interaction series, contributes the most recent insights into understanding the cellular interactions of nanoparticles in an agricultural setting, focusing on current applications and means of evaluating future prospects. In order to ensure and improve the biosafety of nanoparticles, it is a primary concern to understand cellular bioprocess like nanomaterial's cellular uptake and their influence on cellular structural, functional and genetic components. This book addresses these and other important aspects in detail along with showcasing their applications in the area of agriculture. With an international team of authors, and experienced editors, this book will be valuable to those working to understand and advance nanoscience to benefit agricultural production and human and environmental welfare. In-depth knowledge of these bioprocess will enable researchers to engineer nanomaterials for enhanced biosafety.

Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers (Hardcover, New): G Paliyath Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers (Hardcover, New)
G Paliyath
R6,689 Discovery Miles 66 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An increased understanding of the developmental physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology during early growth, maturation, ripening, and postharvest conditions has improved technologies to maintain the shelf life and quality of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. "Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers" provides a comprehensive introduction to this subject, offering a firm grounding in the basic science and branching out into the technology and practical applications. An authoritative resource on the science and technology of the postharvest sector, this book surveys the body of knowledge with an emphasis on the recent advances in the field.

Green, Reliable and Viable - Perspectives on India's Shift Towards Low-Carbon Energy (Hardcover): Ajay Mathur, Adair... Green, Reliable and Viable - Perspectives on India's Shift Towards Low-Carbon Energy (Hardcover)
Ajay Mathur, Adair Turner, Noemie Leprince-Ringuet
R3,305 Discovery Miles 33 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Resource-intensive practices of yesterday can no longer sustain the world. The future of our planet hinges on timely transitions to efficiency of resource-use across ecosystems of people, products, and processes. This will happen through transitions to low-carbon global energy systems. Against this, it is vital to take a closer look at the ongoing transitions in India. India is a country faced with the triple challenges of raising a substantial amount of its population out of poverty, shifting to a low-carbon economy, and fighting climate change. It is unquestionable that India's energy demand and consumption will only continue to rise in the decades to come; nonetheless, with multiple synchronized steps in the right direction, India can set the wheel in motion to achieve its development goals while containing its carbon footprint. This book brings together the valued perspectives from key stakeholders in these transitions. Experts and practitioners from the mobility, clean energy, agriculture and energy efficiency sectors, among others, have shared their outlook on challenges that lie in the way of energy transitions in India, and offered solutions and next steps to move the country forward on the decarbonisation pathway. The overarching message is clear: the Indian energy sector of the future will be noticeably different from what it is today. Please note: This book is co-published with TERI Press, India. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Soil and Water Engineering - Principles and Applications of Modeling (Hardcover): Balram Panigrahi, Megh R. Goyal Soil and Water Engineering - Principles and Applications of Modeling (Hardcover)
Balram Panigrahi, Megh R. Goyal
R4,389 Discovery Miles 43 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Modeling aspects have added a new dimension in research innovations in all branches of engineering. In the field of soil and water engineering, they are increasingly used for planning, development, and management of land and water resources, including analysis of quantity and quality parameters of surface and ground water, flood forecasting and control measures, optimum allocation and utilization of irrigation water. The application of these models saves considerable time in decision support systems and helps in conservation and optimum allocations of scarce precious natural resources.

Economics of Water Management in Agriculture (Hardcover): Thomas Bournaris, Julio Berbel, Basil Manos, Davide Viaggi Economics of Water Management in Agriculture (Hardcover)
Thomas Bournaris, Julio Berbel, Basil Manos, Davide Viaggi
R5,257 Discovery Miles 52 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book includes a set of papers from distinguished scholars who critically examine economic issues relating to the relationship between water and agriculture, with a special focus on irrigation. Employing state of the art methodologies, they address the most relevant issues in water policy. The volume offers a wide spectrum of innovative approaches and original and relevant cases with a focus on irrigated European agriculture. The topics analyzed include qualitative and quantitative issues, water markets, demand analysis, economic analysis, implementation of economic issues.

Sustainable Micro Irrigation Management for Trees and Vines (Hardcover): Megh R. Goyal Sustainable Micro Irrigation Management for Trees and Vines (Hardcover)
Megh R. Goyal
R4,363 Discovery Miles 43 630 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This valuable book, the third volume in the Research Advances in Sustainable Micro Irrigation series, focuses on sustainable micro irrigation management for trees and vines. It covers the principles as well as recent advances and applications of micro irrigation techniques. Specialists throughout the world share their expertise on:

Automation of micro irrigation systems

Service and maintenance of micro irrigation systems

Evaluation of micro irrigation systems

Scheduling of irrigation

Using municipal wastewater for micro irrigation

Micro-jet irrigation and other systems

The effect of potassium, acid lime, and other elements"

Water Productivity in Agriculture - Limits and Opportunities for Improvement (Hardcover): Jacob Kijne, Randolph Barker, David... Water Productivity in Agriculture - Limits and Opportunities for Improvement (Hardcover)
Jacob Kijne, Randolph Barker, David Molden
R3,748 Discovery Miles 37 480 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

*First title in a major new series*Addresses improving water productivity to relieve problems of scarcity and competition to provide for food and environmental security*Draws from scientists having a multitude of disciplines to approach this important problemIn a large number of developing countries, policy makers and researchers are increasingly aware of the conflicting demands on water, and look at agriculture to be more effective in its use of water. Focusing on both irrigated and rain-fed agriculture, this book gives a state of the art review of the limits and opportunities for improving water productivity in crop production. It demonstrates how efficiency of water use can be enhanced to maximize yields. The book represents the first in a new series of volumes resulting from the Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture, a research program conducted by the CGIAR's Future Harvest Centres, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and partners worldwide. It will be of significant interest to those working in areas of soil and crop science, water management, irrigation, and development studies.

Agriculture, Hydrology and Water Quality (Hardcover): Philip Haygarth, Steven Jarvis Agriculture, Hydrology and Water Quality (Hardcover)
Philip Haygarth, Steven Jarvis
R4,791 Discovery Miles 47 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is a collection of state-of-the-art reviews on the global problems of diffuse water pollution from agriculture, which affects the water quality of rivers, lakes, reservoirs and the oceans. It includes chapters on eutrophication, phosphorus, nitrogen, manure, heavy metals, carbon/persistent organic pollutants and soil/siltation problems. The book is broken down into three parts and reflects the opinions of the world's experts in these subjects.

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