Topic > Water Management Case Study - 1359

Although water covers a third of the Earth's surface, the amount of fresh water is much less. This requires management of available water resources and quality control. Water plays an important role in food production; therefore it is essential characteristics for agriculture. According to the FAO report (2003), of the entire water resources available in developing countries, 85% is used in agricultural activity. Research on the indigenous irrigation system in sub-Saharan Africa, Adams et all (1994) documented the importance of an irrigation system in agricultural production, potential and development, independent of broader historical and anthropological interest. Replacing the indigenous or traditional irrigation system with new technologies can have complex effects on a local community's ability to maintain the system and its management. Kumar et all (2006) in the article on irrigation system in Kumaun Himalaya, managed by both the state and farmers, talks about the importance of irrigation system in India. According to them, regulated supply of water in the soil helps to increase agricultural productivity, in India due to irregular rainfall it is necessary to maintain soil moisture for agricultural productivity. Pattanaaik et all (2012) mentioned this because of the