Scientific Publication

Farm-level effects of irrigation system design and operation problems

author(s) Tabbal, D. F. - Bhuiyan, S.I. - Murray-Rust, Hammond
from International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
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regions
  • South-Eastern Asia
  • Asia
  • World
citation

Tabbal, D. F.; Bhuiyan, S. I.; Murray-Rust, D. H. 1986. Farm-level effects of irrigation system design and operation problems. In Hydraulics Research Limited, IIMI, Overseas Development Administration, and Sri Lanka, Irrigation Department, Irrigation Design for Management - Asian Regional Symposium, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 16-18 February 1987 (pp. 1-20). Wallingford, UK: Hydraulics Research Limited.

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Abstract

The paper discusses the interrelationship of design (and construction), operation, and performance of irrigation systems. Specifically, it (1) describes the farm-level effects of design (and construction) and operation on the performance of irrigation systems; (2) identifies the factors leading to ineffective use of farm-level facilities by farmers; and (3) recommends additional criteria for the design and operation of irrigation systems. Arguments from Philippine case studies that evaluated alternative designs of farm-level facilities and approaches to improve equity in water allocation and distribution in a modern traditionally designed run-of-the-river, reservoir-backed, and pump-based irrigation systems are used.

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