Irrigation and Drainage: Eco-Strategies and Systems

by Karthikeyan Bakaraju, Dhruvan Chamaraju

ISBN: 9789371708777
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2026
Price : Rs. 5450.00
Biblio : viii+122p., figs., tbls., 25cm

About The Book

This book provides a comprehensive overview of various water management strategies and their impact on agriculture. It explores the role of water institutions in managing irrigation water and also discusses the challenges and opportunities. It examines the practice of using wastewater for irrigation, including the benefits and risks associated with this practice and also provide guidelines for safe wastewater reuse and discuss the future prospects of this approach. It explores the use of hydrological modeling techniques to assess the irrigation potential of a humid subtropical watershed and also discusses the role of irrigation in rice production and provides recommendations for improving water management in rice cultivation. It is a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working in the field of water management and agriculture.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Nature and Role of Water Institutions — Implications to Irrigation Water Management in Zimbabwe 1 2. Wastewater Reuse for Irrigation — Practices, Safe Reuse and Perspectives 33 3. Impacts of Abattoir Waste-Water Irrigation on Soil Fertility and Productivity 55 4. Use of Hydrological Modeling Techniques to Evaluate, Develop and Enhance Irrigation Potential of a Humid Subtropical Watershed 77 5. Water Balance of Flooded Rice in the Tropics 91 Index 119