Alternative Irrigation
The Promise of Runoff Agriculture
Christopher J. Barrow(Author)
Earthscan Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 1. March 1999
Book
Hardback
172 pages
978-1-85383-495-0 (ISBN)
Description
An introduction to runoff agriculture - a form of agricultural irrigation - this text describes how the use of surface and subsurface water, often overlooked and wasted, enables both small farmers and commercial agriculturists to improve yields and the security of harvest, even in harsh and remote environments. The text introduces the techniques and strategies, as well as the challenges and the potential of the crucial approach, which can contribute so much to reducing land degradation and improving conversation and sustainability.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Photographs, figures, tables
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 160 mm
Weight
447 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85383-495-0 (9781853834950)
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Content
Soil and water conservation; runoff harvesting and storage; ephemeral and variable streamflow -spate, wetlands and flood agriculture; indigenous runoff agriculture - challenges and breakdown; expanding, upgrading and rehabilitating runoff agriculture; the future for runoff agriculture.