Trend, status, and challenges of irrigation development in Ethiopia—A review
MA Gebul - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Ethiopia's food supply and economy in general is largely dependent on rain-fed agriculture.
Hence, irrigation development is vital to minimize the risk of crop failure and sustain …
Hence, irrigation development is vital to minimize the risk of crop failure and sustain …
Reducing losses in earthen agricultural water conveyance and distribution systems by employing automatic control systems
Losses in agricultural water conveyance and distribution systems are caused by two main
reasons: seepage and improper operation of canal structures. This study examined the …
reasons: seepage and improper operation of canal structures. This study examined the …
Using Bayesian networks to evaluate how agricultural water distribution systems handle the water-food-energy nexus
This study proposes a performance appraisal framework for agricultural water distribution
systems based on the Water-Food-Energy Nexus perspective. To analyze and evaluate …
systems based on the Water-Food-Energy Nexus perspective. To analyze and evaluate …
Effects of irrigation scheduling methods and blended NPS fertilizer on tuber yield and water productivity of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in northwest Ethiopia
M Alemayehu, M Jemberie, Y Dessalegn - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Irrigation water scheduling methods influence the growth, yield, and water productivity of
crops including potatoes. Therefore, a study was conducted to evaluate the effects of …
crops including potatoes. Therefore, a study was conducted to evaluate the effects of …
A new framework of a multi-criteria decision making for agriculture water distribution system
This study aims to determine the effectiveness and rank the scenarios for the modernization
of surface water distribution system in reducing water withdrawal from the aquifers, including …
of surface water distribution system in reducing water withdrawal from the aquifers, including …
[HTML][HTML] A systematic approach for estimating water losses in irrigation canals
S Barkhordari, SMH Shahdany - Water Science and Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
In order to determine water losses in irrigation canals, a systematic approach was
developed, consisting of two main components: a seepage simulation model and a …
developed, consisting of two main components: a seepage simulation model and a …
Mapping community perception, synergy, and trade-off of multiple water values in the Central Rift Valley Water System of Ethiopia
Y Geleta, A Haileslassie, B Simane, E Assefa… - Water, 2023 - mdpi.com
Individuals and communities use and value water in multiple and complex ways. In Sub-
Saharan Africa (SSA), the pluralistic nature of water values is poorly documented, and the …
Saharan Africa (SSA), the pluralistic nature of water values is poorly documented, and the …
Integrated assessment of irrigation and agriculture management challenges in Nepal: An interdisciplinary perspective
Agriculture plays a critical role in ensuring food and nutrition security, livelihood, and rural
employment in Nepal. Despite substantial investments and institutional reforms, irrigation …
employment in Nepal. Despite substantial investments and institutional reforms, irrigation …
Implementing agricultural water pricing policy in irrigation districts without a market mechanism: comparing the conventional and automatic water distribution systems
Y Hassani, SMH Shahdany - Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2021 - Elsevier
Considering the essence of economic orientation in agricultural water management, this
study proposes a practical framework for i) determining agricultural water price scenarios, ii) …
study proposes a practical framework for i) determining agricultural water price scenarios, ii) …
Potential assessment of non-automatic and automatic modernization alternatives for the improvement of water distribution supplied by surface-water resources: a case …
Water shortages have led farmers within irrigation districts to resort to groundwater
resources. In this scenario, a decrease in those water losses due to improper operational …
resources. In this scenario, a decrease in those water losses due to improper operational …