Some aspects of irrigation technology in Afghanistan

EXAMINES IRRIGATION IN AFGHANISTAN AND ITS EFFECT IN CONSTRAINING INCREASED NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.

Svendsen, Mark T. · 1970

Abstract

ABOUT 13 MILLION ACRES, OR TWO-THIRDS OF THE CULTIVABLE LAND, IS IRRIGATED, THOUGH MUCH OF IT RECEIVES ONLY SUPPLEMENTAL WATER. INCLUDES A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE IRRIGATION PROBLEMS IN AFGHANISTAN, AN EXPLANATION OF THE THREE TYPES OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS NOW BEING USED, AND SUGGESTIONS FOR MODIFICATIONS.

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Classification

Document type: Studies & Literature Reviews
DEC type: Other USAID Supported Study/Document
Geography: Afghanistan
Subject: Irrigated farming and water management
DEC terms: Agricultural technologyIrrigation
Authoring organization: Colorado State University
Language: English

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